1940s Maps of Shelby County, Indiana

Explore 6 historic maps of Shelby County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Shelby County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Shelby County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Shelby County, IN maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Columbus
    1942 Map of Columbus
    1942 Columbus
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Columbus, Shelbyville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1947 Map of Hope, 1966 Print
    1947 Map of Hope, 1966 Print
    1947 Hope
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Hope, Clifford, and other nearby areas

  3. 1948 Map of Edinburg
    1948 Map of Edinburg
    1948 Edinburg
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Columbus, Edinburgh, and other nearby areas

  4. 1948 Map of Hope
    1948 Map of Hope
    1948 Hope
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Hope, Clifford, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Lewis Creek
    1948 Map of Lewis Creek
    1948 Lewis Creek
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Shelbyville, Smithland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Marietta
    1948 Map of Marietta
    1948 Marietta
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Bengal, Mount Auburn, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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