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1967 Map of Beech Grove

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Beech Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The industrial and suburban expansion of Indianapolis defines this landscape during the mid-to-late 20th century, centered on the significant rail hub of Beech Grove. The Conrail lines and extensive repair shops anchor the local economy, surrounded by a dense network of residential developments like Rosedale Hills and Perry Manor. This era of growth is underscored by the establishment of numerous parochial and public institutions, including Our Lady of Grace Sch and Beech Grove High Sch.

Beyond the urban core, the terrain transitions into the drainage basins of Lick Creek and Little Buck Creek, where smaller communities like Wanamaker and Five Points maintain their identity. Further south, the map captures the early infrastructure of the Skyway Airport near the Marion and Johnson County line. The map's detailed hydrological data, including the Hendricks Ditch and Raybourn Ditch, illustrates the complex engineering required to manage the area's flat, riparian geography for continued development.