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1950s Maps of Wells County, Indiana

Explore 5 historic maps of Wells 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 Wells County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Wells County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Wells County, IN maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Warren, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Warren, 1965 Print
    1950 Warren
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Huntington County is defined by the river-and-rail intersection at Warren during a period of steady agricultural growth. Genealogists can trace family names and sites at Redmen Cem, Plum Tree, and the Water Methodist Home.
  4. 1952 Map of Warren
    1952 Map of Warren
    1952 Warren
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Indiana farmland surrounds the hub of Warren during the early fifties, as the river and rail economy remained the backbone of the county. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Taylor Cem and Redmen Cem or trace the New York Chicago and St Louis rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Muncie, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Muncie, 1966 Print
    1953 Muncie
    1966 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Ohio borderlands thrive in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by manufacturing cities and an intensive railroad network. Genealogists can trace family roots across the Indiana-Ohio line through Muncie, Celina, and Portland via the Pennsylvania railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Markle, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Markle, 1956 Print
    1955 Markle
    1956 Print · USGS
    Markle and the surrounding townships of Huntington and Wells counties are shown here in the mid-fifties, centered on the intersection of the Erie RR and the Wabash River. Genealogists can locate family-named sites such as Spider Hill Cem, Emmanuel Ch, and the small settlement of Lesh.
  13. 1956 Map of Muncie
    1956 Map of Muncie
    1956 Muncie
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eastern Indiana and western Ohio are shown at a peak of rail-driven industry in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR through Muncie or locate landmarks like Lake Saint Marys (Grand Lake Reservoir) and Frances Slocum State Forest.
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