1967 Map of Indianapolis West

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The White River and the Indianapolis Water Company Canal anchor this detailed mid-century view of the city's west side and the diverse neighborhoods of Washington Township and Wayne Township. The landscape is dominated by massive institutional footprints, from the sprawling Crown Hill Cemetery and Butler University in the north to the industrial and healthcare hubs near the city center. This period captures the city's infrastructure at a peak of density, showing the Penn Central and Monon rail lines serving the urban core alongside the emerging Interstate 65. Significant medical and social history is grounded in the presence of the Indiana University Medical Center and Central State Hospital, while the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway defines the character of the Speedway enclave to the west.