Maps are an integral part of each decennial census, and are used alongside other resources to collect, display, and interpret census data. Census Bureau maps are used throughout the decade to assist researchers with determining geographic areas for which the Census Bureau produces data. These maps are meant to be used with the statistical census volumes and other statistical reference resources held by the State Library in the State Data Center and Federal Documents collections.
Large Format Printed Maps
The Census Bureau provides Reference Maps to view online, to download to your computer or mobile device via PDF, or to print in large format (24” x 36” or customized sizes). By request, the State Data Center prints large format maps from the 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020 Censuses.
We will print maps at the census tract- and census block-levels for these geographic areas in any U.S. state, territory, or island area.
- Census Blocks
- Census Tracts
- Cities and Towns, Census Designated Places (CDPs)
- Townships
- Counties
The cost is $10 per map. To request a large format print-out, contact the State Data Center.
State Data Center Map Collection
The State Data Center maintains a large collection of maps in print at the State Library from the Census Bureau and other sources. This map collection is not catalogued, so the SDC Map Guide acts as your access point to request these items from the 2nd floor Reference/Information desk. The maps must be viewed at the library and do not loan.
Contact the State Data Center Librarian directly for further assistance locating maps in this collection.
The Census Bureau provides maps showing political subdivisions:
- United States
- Regions
- States
- Counties
- Townships
- Cities and Towns
- Voting Districts/Precincts
The Census Bureau also provides maps showing statistical geography as designated by the Census Bureau:
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas
- Urbanized Areas
- Enumeration Districts (Historical)
- Block Numbering Areas (Historical)
- Tracts
- Block Groups
- Blocks
Also available are U.S. Congressional District maps (Legislative District Boundaries) for the 118th Congress (January 2023-2025) for all states and territories. The 2021 maps of U.S. Congressional districts for Indiana is available here under Legislative Districts. Maps of the Indiana House and Senate Legislative Districts created after the 2020 Census are located here:
See also IndianaMap.org, the result of what was once the Indiana GIS Initiative, providing interactive maps from all over Indiana.
The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) annually to update information about Indiana’s legal boundaries, names, governmental status, and types of municipalities.
For BAS resources and more information, see https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/bas.html or contact the Indiana State Data Center.
SDC KS 11-13-2024