1967 Map of Beech Grove

About this map

The southeastern suburban expansion of Indianapolis takes center stage in the late 1960s, defined by the industrial and railroad footprint of Beech Grove. The massive rail yard of the Penn Central dominates the central terrain, while the residential growth of Southport and Greenwood begins to fill the space between the city and the rural outskirts of Franklin and Pleasant townships. This era shows the transition from a landscape of scattered farms and small airfields like Skyway Airport to a more densely populated suburban corridor.