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1948 Map of Indianapolis East
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1948 Map of Indianapolis East

USGS Topo · Published 1948

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Fort Benjamin Harrison anchors the northeastern corner of this Marion County landscape, situated just as the post-war suburban expansion began to reshape the outskirts of Indianapolis. The map reveals a dense network of institutional and industrial activity, from the massive Naval Ordnance Plant to the aviation hubs at Brightwood Airport and Sky Harbor Airport. This era shows the city transitioning from its rail-centric roots, evidenced by the sprawling Hawthorne Yards and the New York Central lines, toward a modern automotive and military-industrial landscape.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.91 x 26.98 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain