Old Maps of Anderson County, Kentucky

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Anderson County, KY maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Harrodsburg
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1922 Map of Frankfort
    1922 Map of Frankfort
    1922 Frankfort
    1922 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's river valleys and rolling uplands are captured here in the early twenties, showing a landscape defined by water and rail. Trace family history at Lanes Mill Fox Gap School or follow the river to Youngs High Bridge and Shryocks Ferry.

  3. 1923 Map of Waddy
    1923 Map of Waddy
    1923 Waddy
    1923 Print · USGS
    Shelby County and Anderson County are captured here in the early 1920s, showing a rural landscape organized around the Midland Trail and regional rail lines. Genealogists can trace family connections to numerous landmarks like Buffalo Lick Church, Jeptha Knob, and small settlements including Waddy and Glensboro.

  4. 1924 Map of Frankfort
    1924 Map of Frankfort
    1924 Frankfort
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky River valley and surrounding Bluegrass uplands are documented here during the mid-1920s. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life through dozens of named district schools and river landmarks like Youngs High Bridge, Lanes Mill, and Shryocks Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1925 Map of Mount Eden
    1925 Map of Mount Eden
    1925 Mount Eden
    1925 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills between Shelbyville and the Salt River are captured here in the mid-twenties, showing a landscape tied to the rails and old turnpikes. Researchers can find dozens of rural landmarks, from Jeptha Knob to family-named sites like Martin School and Browns Store.

  6. 1927 Map of Mount Eden
    1927 Map of Mount Eden
    1927 Mount Eden
    1927 Print · USGS
    Shelby County and its neighbors at the height of the 1920s reveal a landscape of ridge-top schools and bustling rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Jeptha Knob, the Buffalo Lick Church, or the community of Mount Eden.

  7. 1951 Map of Lawrenceburg, 1961 Print
    1951 Map of Lawrenceburg, 1961 Print
    1951 Lawrenceburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    Lawrenceburg and the Ohio River valley are captured here at mid-century as industrial growth met the rural hills of Kentucky. Genealogists can trace family names through small burial sites like Harrisons Old Home Cem and Graves Cem or locate the historic Bullittsburg Ch.

  8. 1952 Map of Ashbrook, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ashbrook, 1953 Print
    1952 Ashbrook
    1953 Print · USGS
    Anderson County's rural heart is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of high ridges and winding creek bottoms. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Ashbrook, Henrys Chapel, or Western Sch among the hills of Baxter Ridge.

  9. 1952 Map of Chaplin, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Chaplin, 1953 Print
    1952 Chaplin
    1953 Print · USGS
    North of the Chaplin River in the early 1950s, this area shows a rural Kentucky landscape shaped by winding waterways and county borders. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Highview Cemetery, Independent School, and the river crossing at Gordon Ford.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Salvisa, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Salvisa, 1953 Print
    1952 Salvisa
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's river-cut uplands are mapped here in the early fifties, showing the deeply entrenched meanders of the Kentucky River. Local historians can trace family sites like Morris Cem and rural centers such as Salvisa, Mortonsville, and Hillsborough Ch.

  11. 1952 Map of Mc Brayer, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Mc Brayer, 1953 Print
    1952 Mc Brayer
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Salt River valley in Mercer and Anderson counties comes into focus during the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of ridges and winding creeks. Genealogists can trace family sites like Bond-McCoy Cem or locate the community hubs of Mc Brayer and Goshen Ch.

  12. 1953 Map of Frankfort West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Frankfort West, 1955 Print
    1953 Frankfort West
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky state capital and its western hills are captured in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of river transport and rail development. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Mt Zion Ch, the Stewart Home, and the village of Bridgeport.

  13. 1954 Map of Lawrenceburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lawrenceburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Lawrenceburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anderson and Franklin counties center on the railroad hub of Lawrenceburg and the winding Salt River. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Alton Station, Lanes Mill, and Salt River Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1954 Map of Glensboro, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Glensboro, 1955 Print
    1954 Glensboro
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Salt River valley and the ridges of Anderson County are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Petty Cem, Marlowe Sch, and several rural churches including Pleasant Hill Ch.

  15. 1954 Map of Waddy, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Waddy, 1955 Print
    1954 Waddy
    1955 Print · USGS
    Shelby and Franklin counties are shown here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the high ground of Jeptha Knob. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities of Clay Village, Peytona, and Waddy, as well as the Buffalo Lick Ch.

  16. 1954 Map of Mount Eden, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mount Eden, 1955 Print
    1954 Mount Eden
    1955 Print · USGS
    Spencer and Shelby counties are captured in the mid-fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by ridge-top farming and winding river valleys. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Mount Eden, Salem Ch, and the Upper Brier Ridge Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1954 Map of Tyrone, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Tyrone, 1955 Print
    1954 Tyrone
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky River meanders through Woodford and Anderson counties in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape shaped by water and rail. Trace the historic river crossings and small communities like Tyrone, Milner, and the church at Glenns Creek Ch.

  18. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the Kentucky Bluegrass are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered towns and military land use at Fort Knox and the Jefferson Proving Ground.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Winchester
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's landscape in the mid-twentieth century features the sprawling Fort Knox and the early parkway system. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Railway and find landmarks from Bernheim Forest to Pilot Knob.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1959 Map of Frankfort West, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Frankfort West, 1960 Print
    1959 Frankfort West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Frankfort and the Kentucky River valley are shown here just as the capital's postwar suburbs were expanding into the surrounding hills. Researchers can trace historic family routes along Old Harrodsburg Road and identify local landmarks like Bridgeport, the Stewart Home, and Mt Zion Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1960 Map of Winchester
    1960 Map of Winchester
    1960 Winchester
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's diverse landscape is shown here at mid-century, from the bluegrass plains to the rugged Pottsville Escarpment. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting towns like Bardstown and Stanford alongside landmarks like Lake Cumberland.

  22. 1961 Map of Lawrenceburg, 1971 Print
    1961 Map of Lawrenceburg, 1971 Print
    1961 Lawrenceburg
    1971 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river junction comes alive in the early sixties as railroads and river commerce meet at the great bend of the Ohio. Genealogists and historians can trace family land at Dinsmore Cem, the activity at Commissary Corner, or the rail yards at Greendale.

  23. 1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Louisville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and Kentucky Bluegrass are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a region balanced between industrial growth and its agrarian roots. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of county seats like Shelbyville and Paris, or locate established institutions such as Georgetown College and Bernheim Forest.

  24. 1965 Map of Waddy, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Waddy, 1967 Print
    1965 Waddy
    1967 Print · USGS
    Shelby County in the mid-1960s is captured here during a period of rural transition along the Southern railroad. Researchers can trace the layout of historic settlements like Waddy and Clay Village or locate family landmarks near Jeptha Knob.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1967 Map of Mc Brayer, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mc Brayer, 1969 Print
    1967 Mc Brayer
    1969 Print · USGS
    Anderson and Mercer counties in the late sixties show a landscape in transition as modern parkways meet traditional river life. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Dugansville, McBrayer, and several country churches like Kirkwood Ch.

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