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1967 Map of Indianapolis West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Indianapolis West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Indianapolis street grid and its surrounding townships show a dense mid-century urban landscape defined by major institutional landmarks and a sophisticated park system. Anchoring the west side is the world-renowned Indianapolis Motor Speedway, surrounded by the community of Speedway. Further east, the sprawling grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery contain the Grave of President Harrison and the James Whitcomb Riley Monument, while the State Fairgrounds and Butler University dominate the northern corridor.

Industrial and civic life is traced through the Conrail rail lines and the presence of the State Capitol at Monument Circle. The map details a city shaped by its waterways, including the White River, Fall Creek, and the Central Canal. Neighborhoods like Meridian Hills and Rocky Ripple sit alongside a high concentration of parochial and public schools, such as Shortridge High Sch and Attucks High Sch, reflecting the established social fabric of the era.