1950s Maps of Spencer County, Indiana

1. 1951 Map of Yankeetown, 1952 Print

   

   1951 Yankeetown

   1952 Print · USGS

   The banks of the Ohio River in the early fifties reveal a landscape of river-bottom settlements and upland farms. Researchers can trace the layout of Scuffletown and Carlinburg, find early Oil Wells, and locate rural landmarks like St Rupert Ch and Vanada Cem.

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4. 1952 Map of Owensboro East, 1953 Print

   

   1952 Owensboro East

   1953 Print · USGS

   Owensboro's riverfront and growing residential core are captured here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can locate specific neighborhood schools like Lincoln Sch, the sprawling Rose Hill Cem, and rural Indiana outposts like Patronville.

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7. 1952 Map of Rockport, 1953 Print

   

   1952 Rockport

   1953 Print · USGS

   Spencer County sits on the bank of the Ohio River during the early 1950s, showing a well-established river-and-rail hub. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the County Infirmary, Silverdale Sch, and the Lincoln Pioneer Village.

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10. 1952 Map of Owensboro West, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Owensboro West

    1953 Print · USGS

    Daviess County in the early fifties shows a growing riverfront city transitioning into a landscape of oil production and bottomland farming. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Lancaster Cem, Alexander Ch, and the many Oil Wells scattered through Stanley.

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13. 1952 Map of Reed, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Reed

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Henderson and Daviess County line follows the serpentine Green River in the early fifties, revealing a landscape of river-bottom farms and active oil extraction. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Birk City, Mt Zion Ch, and Hamilton Ferry.

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16. 1953 Map of Lewisport, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Lewisport

    1955 Print · USGS

    The riverfront and rail corridor of Hancock County come to life in the early 1950s, centered on the historic town of Lewisport. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through landmarks like Sand Hill Cem, Waitman Ch, and the many Oil Wells dotting the valley.

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19. 1953 Map of Tell City, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Tell City

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River shoreline and its industrial valley are captured here in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of rail, river, and coal transport. Family historians can locate several family cemeteries like Henderson Cem and rural landmarks such as New Chapel or the Passenger Ferry.

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22. 1954 Map of Evansville

    

    1954 Evansville

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River borderlands between Indiana and Kentucky appear here during a period of robust industrial and military growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Illinois Central and find landmarks like US Lock and Dam No 48 or Camp Breckinridge.

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25. 1954 Map of Richland, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Richland

    1956 Print · USGS

    Spencer County and the Warrick County border are documented here during the mid-1950s as a landscape of rural hamlets and managed wetlands. Researchers can trace historic family locations at Richland City, Bullocktown, and several small burial sites like Broshears Cem.

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28. 1956 Map of Owensboro East, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Owensboro East

    1957 Print · USGS

    Owensboro and the Ohio River shoreline are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the city's transition from a river port to a modern educational and industrial center. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Brescia College or locate vanished rural landmarks such as Larkin Ch and the settlement of Africa.

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31. 1956 Map of Owensboro West, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Owensboro West

    1957 Print · USGS

    The riverfront and rail corridors of Daviess County come alive in this mid-century survey of the Ohio River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Owensboro and rural outposts like Stanley, Sorgho, and the Lancaster Cem.

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34. 1956 Map of Vincennes, 1967 Print

    

    1956 Vincennes

    1967 Print · USGS

    Southern Indiana and the Illinois borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's dense network of river towns and rail lines. Researchers can trace historic river crossings along the Wabash River or locate landmarks like Wyandotte Cave and Lincoln State Park.

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37. 1957 Map of Vincennes

    

    1957 Vincennes

    1957 Print · USGS

    Southwest Indiana and the Illinois borderlands come alive in the late 1950s, a period of heavy rail traffic and expanding state forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfronts and rail lines of Vincennes, New Harmony, and the vast Crane Naval Ammunition Depot.

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40. 1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print

    

    1957 Evansville

    1969 Print · USGS

    Indiana and Kentucky meet along the Ohio River in this mid-century survey of a vital industrial and transport corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Owensboro and Newburgh or locate old rail lines like the Southern Ry.

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43. 1958 Map of Vincennes

    

    1958 Vincennes

    1958 Print · USGS

    Southern Indiana and the Illinois borderlands are captured during a mid-century period of heavy rail traffic and military activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling bounds of the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot or locate historic settlements like New Harmony and French Lick.

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