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1955 Map of Louisville East, 1956 Print
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1955 Map of Louisville East

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Louisville undergoes a period of significant postwar expansion as recorded in this mid-century survey, which details the sprawling suburban developments and vital infrastructure south and east of the city core. The landscape is defined by the emergence of the Louisville Expressway and Watterson Expressway, cutting through established neighborhoods like Highlands and Audubon Park. Major institutional sites such as Bellarmine College, St Josephs Infirmary, and the U S Army Medical Depot are documented alongside extensive burial grounds including Calvary Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery. Aviation plays a central role in the regional layout, anchored by both Standiford Field and Bowman Field. These commercial and military hubs are linked by the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads, while smaller communities like Okolona and Buechel begin to coalesce into the larger metropolitan area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain