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1950s Maps of Ballard County, Kentucky

Explore 16 historic maps of Ballard County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Ballard County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Ballard County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Ballard County, KY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Paducah
    1950 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great midwestern rivers defines this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the hubs of Paducah, Cairo, and Metropolis or locate family roots near the Wildcat Hills.
  4. 1951 Map of Blandville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Blandville, 1952 Print
    1951 Blandville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky at the dawn of the fifties reveals a landscape of creek-side settlements and family landmarks along the Ballard and Carlisle border. Trace early rural routes to Blandville and Ross Crossing, or locate local burial sites like Hall Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Wickliffe, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Wickliffe, 1953 Print
    1951 Wickliffe
    1953 Print · USGS
    The river confluence at the Kentucky-Missouri border comes to life in the early fifties, showing the strategic rail and water hub around Wickliffe. Researchers can locate old family landmarks like Harrison Hughes Cem or trace the early paths of the Illinois Central railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Fancy Farm, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Fancy Farm, 1958 Print
    1952 Fancy Farm
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky's rural landscapes are documented here in the early fifties, showing the tight-knit farming communities of Graves and Carlisle counties. Trace family history through local landmarks like Fancy Farm, St Charles Sch, and Milburn Cem.
  13. 1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Wickliffe
    1964 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in the early fifties shows a bustling network of river commerce and rail lines. You can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like North Ballard Ch & Cem, Birds Point Sch, and the rail junction at Winford Junction.
  16. 1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Cairo
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by floodgates and rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of Cairo, find family plots at Hazelwood Cem, or locate landmarks like the National Cemetery and Cairo Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Paducah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky intersect at the great river confluences during this mid-century era of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and commerce through river towns like Cairo, Metropolis, and Golconda, or along the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Barlow, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Barlow, 1955 Print
    1954 Barlow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Ballard County and the banks of the Ohio River appear in the mid-fifties as a landscape of productive farms and intricate bottomland sloughs. Researchers can trace family history at Old Hazelwood Cem or explore the rail-era footprint of Barlow and the Illinois Central Railroad Grade.
  25. 1954 Map of Cairo, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Cairo, 1955 Print
    1954 Cairo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky side of the Ohio River in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape defined by the wetlands and sloughs of the BARLOW BOTTOMS. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the GULF CENTRAL MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD near East Cairo and the unique topography of Twin Mounds.
  28. 1954 Map of Bandana, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Bandana, 1955 Print
    1954 Bandana
    1955 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and farming communities of Ballard County are captured here in the mid-fifties, just south of the Ohio River. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Bandana, the uniquely named Monkeys Eyebrow, and Herrin Cem.
  31. 1954 Map of Olmsted, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Olmsted, 1955 Print
    1954 Olmsted
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands at the mid-century reveal a landscape of river navigation and bottomland farming. Genealogists and historians can trace the settlement of Oscar and its local landmarks like Oscar Ch, New Hope Ch, and Lock and Dam No 53.
  34. 1954 Map of La Center, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of La Center, 1955 Print
    1954 La Center
    1955 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky farming communities thrive along the Illinois Central rail line during the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Ballard Memorial Sch and several family burial grounds including Skinner Cem and Pollock Cem.
  37. 1954 Map of Heath, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Heath, 1955 Print
    1954 Heath
    1955 Print · USGS
    McCracken County in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of defense-era growth and deep-rooted rural communities. Researchers can trace the legacy of industrial sites like the Old Kentucky Ordnance Works or find family landmarks at Future City, Carneal Chapel, and Palestine Cem.
  40. 1955 Map of Wickliffe
    1955 Map of Wickliffe
    1955 Wickliffe
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great river systems at the Kentucky-Missouri-Illinois border is documented here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks and river landings like Norfolk Ldg, Thirty Four Corner Sch, and the Mississippi Ch & Cem.
  43. 1955 Map of Cairo
    1955 Map of Cairo
    1955 Cairo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great rivers at the southern tip of Illinois is captured here in the mid-1950s. Trace the vital rail hubs of Cairo, explore the grounds of the National Cemetery, and locate vanished rural schools like America Sch and Bryan Sch.
  46. 1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Dyersburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Four Rivers region comes alive in the mid-fifties, capturing the intricate borderlands of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river networks connecting Dyersburg, Caruthersville, and the shoreline of Reelfoot Lake.
    4 unique versions available
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