1900-1909 Maps of Kentucky

1. 1900 Map of Ironton, 1918 Print

   

   1900 Ironton

   1918 Print · USGS

   The Ohio River valley and the iron-rich hills of Lawrence County are seen here at the turn of the century during a peak in industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct post offices like Orr P.O. and explore the rail corridors of the Ironton R.R. and Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton R.R.

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4. 1901 Map of Owensboro

   

   1901 Owensboro

   1901 Print · USGS

   The Ohio River bend at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of rail and river commerce between Kentucky and Indiana. Trace the early footprints of Owensboro and Rockport alongside vanished landmarks like Lake Mills and the Willow Pond Bed.

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7. 1901 Map of Ceredo, 1953 Print

   

   1901 Ceredo

   1953 Print · USGS

   The tri-state convergence of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky comes alive in this early 20th-century survey of the Ohio River valley. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the vital transport networks of Kenova and Ceredo, alongside family-named landmarks like Walker Br and Rice Run.

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10. 1903 Map of Kenova

    

    1903 Kenova

    1903 Print · USGS

    The tri-state river junction at Ashland and Kenova was a bustling industrial hub after the turn of the century. Trace early rail lines and mining settlements like Coalton and Boghead, or locate family landmarks along the Little Sandy River and Means Tunnel.

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13. 1903 Map of Harlan

    

    1903 Harlan

    1903 Print · USGS

    The Harlan highlands are captured at the start of the twentieth century, showing the mountain landscape before industrial mining changed the region. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and drainage ways in the valleys near Harlan, Gray, and Puckett Creek.

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16. 1903 Map of Pineville

    

    1903 Pineville

    1903 Print · USGS

    The Cumberland Gap region in the early 1900s was a landscape defined by its formidable ridges and vital river passages. Trace the steep ascent of Cumberland Mountain and the winding course of the Cumberland River as they appeared over a century ago.

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19. 1903 Map of Tell City

    

    1903 Tell City

    1903 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River valley at the turn of the century is captured here as a vital corridor for both river and rail trade. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Tell City and Hawesville or locate smaller settlements like Knottsville and Waitman.

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22. 1903 Map of Middlesboro

    

    1903 Middlesboro

    1903 Print · USGS

    Middlesboro sits at the gateway to the mountains in this early century survey of the Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia borders. Researchers can trace early migration routes and mountain passes like the famous Cumberland Gap, Baptist Gap, and Yellow Slip Gap.

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25. 1904 Map of Kenova

    

    1904 Kenova

    1904 Print · USGS

    The tri-state confluence of the Ohio River and Big Sandy River hums with early industrial activity at the start of the century. Genealogists can trace rail-side settlements and remote homesteads along Blaine Creek and near Mt Savage or Webbville.

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28. 1905 Map of Harrodsburg

    

    1905 Harrodsburg

    1905 Print · USGS

    Central Kentucky's Bluegrass region is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by the deep gorges of the Kentucky River. Researchers can trace the era's vital rail networks and river commerce through features like Lock No 7 and the Louisville and Nashville RR.

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31. 1905 Map of Newburg

    

    1905 Newburg

    1905 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River bottomlands of Indiana and Kentucky are captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a world defined by river transit and rail. Genealogists can locate river-town homesteads near Newburg or trace family river crossings at MASON FERRY and HAMILTON FERRY.

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34. 1905 Map of Prospect, 1962 Print

    

    1905 Prospect

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River corridor north of Louisville comes alive in the early 1900s, showing a landscape of river landings and new electric railways. Researchers can find old landmarks like the Lakeland Asylum, the Kentucky Military Institute, and the Antioch Church.

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37. 1905 Map of New Haven, 1966 Print

    

    1905 New Haven

    1966 Print · USGS

    The tri-state border region along the Wabash and Ohio Rivers is captured here during the early twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family footprints in New Haven, Ridgway, and Herald, or locate historic crossings like Mackeys Ferry and Dogtown Ferry.

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40. 1906 Map of New Haven

    

    1906 New Haven

    1906 Print · USGS

    The Wabash River borderlands of Illinois and Indiana come to life in this early century survey of the river's winding oxbows and swampy bottoms. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near New Haven, Concord Emma P O, and the river landings at Dogtown Ferry.

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43. 1906 Map of Sebree

    

    1906 Sebree

    1906 Print · USGS

    Western Kentucky at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of rail-connected towns and crossroads hamlets. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Sebree and Dixon, or locate vanished schoolhouses and churches like Oakland Schoolhouse and Mt Pleasant Church.

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46. 1906 Map of Lockport

    

    1906 Lockport

    1906 Print · USGS

    Owen and Franklin Counties are surveyed here during the first decade of the century, following the dramatic bends of the Kentucky River. Researchers can trace the river-based economy through Lock & Dam No 1 and old crossings like Manfords Ferry.

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49. 1906 Map of Sutherland

    

    1906 Sutherland

    1906 Print · USGS

    Daviess and McLean counties come into focus at the start of the twentieth century, when the rail lines and river forks dictated the pace of rural life. Genealogists and local historians can trace early homes and landmarks near Utica, St Martins Church, and the distinctive Backbone Ridge.

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52. 1906 Map of Georgetown, 1954 Print

    

    1906 Georgetown

    1954 Print · USGS

    Central Kentucky at the opening of the twentieth century was a landscape shaped by winding creeks and a dense web of steam rail lines. Local researchers can trace the historic rail corridors of the Southern R R and find early settlements like Paynes Depot and Great Crossing.

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55. 1907 Map of Louisville

    

    1907 Louisville

    1907 Print · USGS

    Louisville and the rolling hills of Jefferson and Bullitt counties are captured here in the early 1900s. Researchers can trace ancestral connections through sites like Cave Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Grove Schoolhouse, and the river crossing at Bells Mill Ford.

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58. 1907 Map of Earlington

    

    1907 Earlington

    1907 Print · USGS

    Western Kentucky coal and farm country comes alive in the early 1900s, centered on the growing hubs of Madisonville and Earlington. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schools and churches like Ramsey School, Nebo, and Mt Carmel Church.

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61. 1907 Map of Morganfield

    

    1907 Morganfield

    1907 Print · USGS

    Union County during the first decade of the twentieth century shows a landscape transitioning between its agrarian roots and a growing rail economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Waggoner Church, the remote Topeka Crossroads, and the settlement at Seven Gums.

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64. 1907 Map of Whitesville, 1962 Print

    

    1907 Whitesville

    1962 Print · USGS

    Daviess and Ohio counties are captured here in the early 1900s, showcasing a rural landscape of crossroads settlements and river fords. Genealogists can locate specific family-named landmarks and community hubs like Hewlett's Store, Tanglewood School, and Little Zion Church.

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67. 1908 Map of Lockport

    

    1908 Lockport

    1908 Print · USGS

    Life along the Kentucky River in the early twentieth century centered on the water and the rich flats of the river bottoms. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous river crossings like Harpers Ferry and rural landmarks such as Tackitts Mill or the Falling Rock School.

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70. 1908 Map of Calhoun

    

    1908 Calhoun

    1908 Print · USGS

    Western Kentucky's river-driven economy is on full display in the first decade of the twentieth century, centered on the winding Green River. Researchers can trace ancestral locations in Beechgrove, Ashbyburg, and Calhoun, or locate vanished river crossings like Steamboat Ferry.

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73. 1908 Map of Georgetown

    

    1908 Georgetown

    1908 Print · USGS

    Central Kentucky at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving rail depots and historic turnpikes connecting major county seats. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Midway, Donerail, and Great Crossing along the winding North Elkhorn Creek.

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