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1965 Map of New Albany

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of New Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the dominant geographic and economic axis of this mid-1960s survey, separating the urban centers of New Albany, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky. The landscape reflects a complex industrial and transit network, featuring the Sherman Minton Bridge and the massive infrastructure of the McAlpine Locks and McAlpine Dam. Beyond the dense city blocks, the terrain rises into the knobs of Floyd County, where the knobs like Spickert Knob and Bald Knob break the plains.

Transit history is well-preserved through several major rail lines, including the Monon Railroad and the Southern Railway. Local social history is anchored by numerous institutions, from the Silvercrest State Hospital to neighborhood landmarks like the New Albany Country Club and Graceland Cemetery. The transition from the urban riverfront to upland settlements like Floyds Knobs and Saint Joseph illustrates the post-war expansion and the enduring importance of the river valley's physical barriers.