Old Maps of Lafayette, Indiana for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 33 historic maps of Lafayette. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Lafayette, IN maps
(33)- 1941 Map of Lafayette
1941 Lafayette1941 Print · USGSLafayette and West Lafayette sit at a crossroads of river and rail during the early days of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the development of Purdue University, the grounds of the St Joseph Orphanage, and family plots in Sand Ridge Cem or Grandview Cem. - 1942 Map of Lafayette
1942 Lafayette1942 Print · USGSMid-century Lafayette and the Purdue campus come alive in this survey from the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the Purdue University Golf Course, find the St. Joseph Orphanage, and locate family plots at St. Mary's Cem. - 1950 Map of Lafayette, 1952 Print
1950 Lafayette1952 Print · USGSLafayette and the Purdue University campus thrive during the mid-century as major educational and transit hubs along the Wabash River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Ouiatenon Blockhouse, Sharon Chapel, and the Wabash Sanitarium among the city's growing street grid.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Danville, 1965 Print
1953 Danville1965 Print · USGSIndiana and Illinois crossroads come to life in this mid-century survey as the interstate era begins to reshape the river-and-rail landscape. Genealogists and collectors can trace the historic paths of the Nickel Plate railroad or locate smaller communities like Veedersburg, Goodland, and Bismarck.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Danville
1955 Danville1955 Print · USGSThe Indiana-Illinois borderlands during the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of thriving rail hubs and university towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of Purdue University, the Tippecanoe Battlefield, and the path of the Pennsylvania RR. - 1956 Map of Danville
1956 Danville1956 Print · USGSMid-century Indiana and Illinois are captured here as the river-and-rail economy evolved into the modern highway era. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport lines through Logansport, Battle Ground, and the dams at Lake Shafer. - 1961 Map of Romney, 1962 Print
1961 Romney1962 Print · USGSTippecanoe County farmland is captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital link between rural crossroads and the rail line. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Elmwood Cem, Stidham Ch, and the settlement of South Raub along the Monon railroad.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Stockwell, 1962 Print
1961 Stockwell1962 Print · USGSTippecanoe County agriculture and rail transit intersect in the early sixties, showing the small-town life of Stockwell and Dayton. Genealogists can trace early family sites through landmarks like Township High Sch, St Joe Cem, and Gladens Corner.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Lafayette East, 1962 Print
1961 Lafayette East1962 Print · USGSLafayette's eastern edge and the Wabash River valley are captured here just as mid-century suburban expansion reached into the surrounding townships. Genealogists and local researchers can trace long-standing landmarks like St Boniface Cemetery, Cary Camp, and the rail junction at Altamont Switch.5 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Lafayette West, 1964 Print
1961 Lafayette West1964 Print · USGSGreater Lafayette was evolving rapidly in the early sixties as university expansion and new residential additions transformed the river valley. Researchers can trace historic institutional sites like the Soldiers Home, the Ouiatenon Blockhouse, and the sprawling grounds of Purdue University.6 unique versions available - 1984 Map of Lafayette, 1985 Print
1984 Lafayette1985 Print · USGSNorth-central Indiana thrives in the 1980s as a hub of higher education, industry, and agriculture centered on the Wabash River. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Darrough Chapel, Oak Hill Cem, or the small crossroads of Thorntown and Colfax.2 unique versions available - 1998 Map of Lafayette West, 2001 Print
1998 Lafayette West2001 Print · USGSThe West Lafayette and Lafayette area is captured here at the end of the century, centered on the extensive Purdue University campus and riverfront. Researchers can trace historic local sites like St Marys Cem, the Indiana Veterans Home, and the old Norfolk and Western rail lines. - 1998 Map of Lafayette East, 2001 Print
1998 Lafayette East2001 Print · USGSLafayette was rapidly expanding eastward toward the end of the century, merging modern suburban developments with historic river valley terrain. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Springvale Cemetery, Bethany Ch, and several rural schools. - 2010 Map of Stockwell, 2010 Print
2010 Stockwell2010 Print · USGSTippecanoe County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a rural landscape shaped by family history and water management. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family burial sites like Saint Joe Cemetery, Conarroe Cemetery, and Stingley Cemetery. - 2010 Map of Lafayette West, 2010 Print
2010 Lafayette West2010 Print · USGSGreater Lafayette at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape deeply shaped by the academic and agricultural reach of Purdue University. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Hebron Cemetery, the old Old Tow Path Rd, and the distinct neighborhoods of Klondike and Elston. - 2010 Map of Lafayette East, 2010 Print
2010 Lafayette East2010 Print · USGSLafayette and its eastern Indiana suburbs are captured here during a period of steady growth and local aviation expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial grounds like Hollywood Cemetery and find small communities such as Eastwitch and Monitor. - 2010 Map of Romney, 2010 Print
2010 Romney2010 Print · USGSTippecanoe County farmland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by small settlements and complex drainage. Genealogy researchers can locate several family burial grounds, including Mintonye Cemetery, Shelby Cemetery, and Elmwood Cemetery. - 2013 Map of Lafayette West, 2013 Print
2013 Lafayette West2013 Print · USGSWest Lafayette is captured here in the early twenty-first century as university expansion and suburban growth reshape Tippecanoe County. Researchers can trace collegiate landmarks like Ross-Ade Stadium and Purdue University Airport alongside neighborhoods like Elston. - 2013 Map of Lafayette East, 2013 Print
2013 Lafayette East2013 Print · USGSTippecanoe County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape where modern suburban growth meets historic rural settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the developments of Eastwitch and Meadowbrook or locate the quiet hamlets of Buck Creek and Monitor. - 2013 Map of Romney, 2013 Print
2013 Romney2013 Print · USGSThe rural landscape of Tippecanoe County in the early twenty-first century is captured here through its drainage networks and small settlements. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Ratcliff Airport and follow the paths of Haywood Ditch and Little Wea Creek. - 2013 Map of Stockwell, 2013 Print
2013 Stockwell2013 Print · USGSSoutheast of Lafayette in the early twenty-first century, this Indiana landscape shows a mix of traditional crossroads and rural aviation. Researchers can trace the drainage networks of Lauramie Cr and Ilgenfritz Ditch or locate family sites near Stockwell and Concord. - 2016 Map of Lafayette East, 2016 Print
2016 Lafayette East2016 Print · USGSGreater Lafayette is shown during its mid-2010s expansion, stretching from the banks of the Wabash toward the eastern rural plains. Genealogists and local historians can locate several important burial sites, including Springvale Cem and North Union Cem, alongside landmarks like Monitor Springs. - 2016 Map of Romney, 2016 Print
2016 Romney2016 Print · USGSSouthern Tippecanoe County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth reaches toward the rural townships. Genealogists can locate numerous burial grounds like Fink Cem, Shelby Cem, and Mintonye Cem among the creek beds and drainage ditches. - 2016 Map of Stockwell, 2016 Print
2016 Stockwell2016 Print · USGSSoutheast of Lafayette in the mid-2010s, this portion of Tippecanoe County shows a landscape of established farmsteads and growing rural communities. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like O'Neall Cem and Yorktown Cem or trace the drainage of Wea Creek. - 2016 Map of Lafayette West, 2016 Print
2016 Lafayette West2016 Print · USGSGreater Lafayette and the Purdue University campus are shown here in the mid-2010s, tracing the intersection of academic expansion and riverfront industry. Local researchers can locate family sites at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cem and trace the paths of the CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern railroads.
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