1950s Maps of Switzerland County, Indiana

Explore 11 historic maps of Switzerland County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Switzerland County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Switzerland County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Switzerland County, IN maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Florence, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Florence, 1953 Print
    1951 Florence
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at mid-century reveals a landscape of ridge-top farms and riverfront commerce between Indiana and Kentucky. Researchers can trace historic ferry crossings at Florence, family burial sites like Gridley Cem, and early aviation at Warsaw Airfield.

  2. 1951 Map of Rising Sun, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Rising Sun, 1953 Print
    1951 Rising Sun
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 1950s reveals a landscape of fertile bottomlands and established river towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of Rising Sun and Rabbit Hash while locating family sites like East Bend Ch and the Stephens Cem.

  3. 1951 Map of Patriot, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Patriot, 1953 Print
    1951 Patriot
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Kentucky border along the Ohio River is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of fertile river bottoms and upland farms. Genealogists can trace family roots at Patriot or locate rural landmarks like Searcy Crossroads, Concord Ch, and McNutt Cem.

  4. 1952 Map of Vevay South, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Vevay South, 1954 Print
    1952 Vevay South
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the Indiana-Kentucky border was a landscape of riverfront hubs and isolated hill settlements in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at O'Neal Cem or Stafford Cem and locate rural landmarks like Marvin Chapel and the Easterday settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Carrollton, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Carrollton, 1954 Print
    1953 Carrollton
    1954 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers comes alive in the early 1950s, showing the riverside growth of Carrollton and Prestonville. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through sites like McKay Cemetery, Spring Branch Church, and River View School.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Aberdeen, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Aberdeen, 1955 Print
    1953 Aberdeen
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Indiana's rural character is preserved here in the early fifties, showing the upland ridges above the OHIO RIVER. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Aberdeen, Bovard Cem, and the Cass-Union Sch along the county lines.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Bennington, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Bennington, 1958 Print
    1956 Bennington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Switzerland County's ridge-top communities and winding creek valleys are captured in the mid-fifties, showing a rural landscape shaped by its elevation. Genealogists can trace early landmarks such as Caledonia Ch, Zion Cem, and the small settlement at Moorefield.

  8. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the Kentucky Bluegrass are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered towns and military land use at Fort Knox and the Jefferson Proving Ground.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Vevay North, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Vevay North, 1958 Print
    1957 Vevay North
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River hills of Switzerland County come alive in the late 1950s, showing the intricate landscape of ridges and creek beds. Researchers can find old rural landmarks like Plum Creek Ch, the river town of Vevay, and the aptly named Popcorn Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Bear Branch, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Bear Branch, 1960 Print
    1959 Bear Branch
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Indiana's rural townships are captured in the late fifties as a network of creek-side settlements and ridge-top farms. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family landmarks like Mt Hebron Cem, the Freedom Sch, and the winding path of Laughery Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Cross Plains, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cross Plains, 1960 Print
    1959 Cross Plains
    1960 Print · USGS
    Ripley County is captured in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape where high ridge farms meet deep creek valleys. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Township Sch, Wesley Chapel, and numerous burial grounds including Nickolson Cem and Connell Cem.
    4 unique versions available

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