Old Maps of Danville, Kentucky for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Danville with 33 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Danville has changed over the decades.


Danville, 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. 1950 Map of Bryantsville, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Bryantsville, 1953 Print
    1950 Bryantsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Garrard County and the winding Dix River are shown in the early fifties at the meeting of three counties. Local researchers can trace the Wilderness Trail and locate family landmarks like Robinson Reed Cem or the community of Bryantsville.

  3. 1952 Map of Danville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Danville, 1953 Print
    1952 Danville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Danville and the surrounding Bluegrass countryside are shown in the early fifties as the region's institutional and transit hubs were firmly established. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Salt River Cem, Faulkners Lane Ch, and small rail stops like Burgin.

  4. 1952 Map of Bryantsville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Bryantsville, 1953 Print
    1952 Bryantsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Garrard County in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by the winding Herrington Lake and the historic Wilderness Trail. Researchers can trace the layout of Bryantsville, the grounds of Camp Dick Robinson, and the State Hospital.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Stanford, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Stanford, 1953 Print
    1952 Stanford
    1953 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County at the start of the 1950s shows a landscape still defined by its historic transit routes and small crossroads. Researchers can trace the Wilderness Trail, locate family plots at Buffalo Spring Cemetery, and find the Hubble Sch.

  6. 1952 Map of Junction City, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Junction City, 1954 Print
    1952 Junction City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's rail-and-river landscape is captured here in the early fifties, where the Southern and L&N lines intersect. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Goodall Airfield, Gray Cem, and the rural community of Milledgeville before modern development shifted the region.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1959 Map of Danville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Danville, 1960 Print
    1959 Danville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Danville and Harrodsburg anchor this late-fifties landscape as the region's rail and educational centers began to modernize. Genealogists and researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Centre College, the Mud Meetinghouse, and Pioneer Ch.

  9. 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.

  10. 1961 Map of Stanford, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Stanford, 1962 Print
    1961 Stanford
    1962 Print · USGS
    Stanford and the surrounding Lincoln County countryside are captured here in the early sixties, showing the convergence of history and industry. Researchers can trace the Wilderness Road, locate several family burial sites like Blackerby Cem, and find the vanished Hubble Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of Danville, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Danville, 1969 Print
    1967 Danville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Danville and its neighboring Mercer County communities are shown in the late sixties as the area transitioned into modern suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Mud Meetinghouse, Salt River Cem, and Centre College.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Harrodsburg
    1986 Map of Harrodsburg
    1986 Harrodsburg
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape defined by the winding Kentucky River and the bustling county seats of the Bluegrass. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of Harrodsburg, Danville, and Nicholasville alongside the Lexington Blue Grass Army Depot.

  13. 1991 Map of Harrodsburg
    1991 Map of Harrodsburg
    1991 Harrodsburg
    1991 Print · USGS
    The heart of the Bluegrass region comes alive in the late twentieth century, showing the deep river gorges and limestone uplands of central Kentucky. Genealogists and local historians can locate Shakertown, the sprawling Lexington Blue Grass Army Depot, and Berea College.

  14. 2010 Map of Bryantsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bryantsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Bryantsville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Boyle County settlement patterns and the deep meanders of the Dix River define this area at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Proctor Cemetery, the historic Camp Dick Robinson, and the crossing at Chenault Bridge.

  15. 2010 Map of Danville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Danville, 2010 Print
    2010 Danville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Danville and its surrounding countryside are captured here during a period of modern expansion in the early 2000s. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites, including Danville National Cemetery, and trace the development of neighborhoods like West Danville and Beverly Hills.

  16. 2010 Map of Junction City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Junction City, 2010 Print
    2010 Junction City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Boyle County crossroads come into focus during the early twenty-first century as the rail and road networks of Junction City and Shelby City expand. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Benedict Cemetery and Givans Cemetery or locate the airfield at Stuart Powell Field.

  17. 2010 Map of Stanford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Stanford, 2010 Print
    2010 Stanford
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Stanford area in the early twenty-first century maintains its character as a historic Kentucky crossroads. Researchers can trace the legacy of early migration routes and local burial sites like Buffalo Spring Cemetery, Logantown, and the Wilderness Trl.

  18. 2013 Map of Junction City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Junction City, 2013 Print
    2013 Junction City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Boyle County enters the twenty-first century as a landscape of historic homesteads and high peaks south of Danville. Researchers can trace family landmarks and local transit points like the Isaac Shelby State Shrine, Givens Depot, and Sand Knob Lookout Tower.

  19. 2013 Map of Stanford, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Stanford, 2013 Print
    2013 Stanford
    2013 Print · USGS
    Stanford and its neighboring hamlets are captured in this detail-rich Kentucky survey from the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of Stanford, locate the old Givens Depot, and explore local water landmarks like Buffalo Spring and Hanging Fork Cr.

  20. 2013 Map of Danville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Danville, 2013 Print
    2013 Danville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Boyle County enters the second decade of the millennium with expanding neighborhoods and traditional rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the development of residential communities like Caldwell Manor and Beverly Hills alongside natural features like Cove Spring.

  21. 2013 Map of Bryantsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bryantsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Bryantsville
    2013 Print · USGS
    This early twenty-first-century view of the area near Danville shows a landscape defined by the deep waters of Herrington Lake. Researchers can trace old community centers at Bryantsville and Marcellus or locate family-named landmarks like Kennedy Bridge.

  22. 2016 Map of Stanford, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Stanford, 2016 Print
    2016 Stanford
    2016 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County in the mid-2010s shows a landscape where historical traces like the Wilderness Trl meet established hubs like Stanford. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial sites, including Blackerby Cem and Barrows Cem, while tracing the course of the Dix River.

  23. 2016 Map of Bryantsville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Bryantsville, 2016 Print
    2016 Bryantsville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's river-cut landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of four counties along the serpentine Dix River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Sallee Cem and trace the rural layouts of Little Needmore, Marcellus, and Davistown.

  24. 2016 Map of Danville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Danville, 2016 Print
    2016 Danville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Danville and Harrodsburg appear in 2016, showing the modern footprint of these historic Bluegrass communities along the Mercer and Boyle County border. Researchers can trace the grounds of Centre College and locate local landmarks like Salt River Cemetery and Caldwell Manor.

  25. 2016 Map of Junction City, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Junction City, 2016 Print
    2016 Junction City
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Boyle and Lincoln County borderlands appear in mid-decade detail, capturing the area from southern Danville down to Moreland. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Gray Cemetery and Benedict Cemetery or explore the hills around Pine Knob.

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