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1970s Maps of Breathitt County, Kentucky

Explore 9 historic maps of Breathitt County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Breathitt County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Breathitt County, KY maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Landsaw, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Landsaw, 1973 Print
    1971 Landsaw
    1973 Print · USGS
    The hill country of Wolfe and Breathitt Counties comes into focus in the early 1970s as industrial gas and oil wells dot the hollows. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Shackelford Cem and Sewell Cem or historic community hubs such as Malaga Sch.
  4. 1972 Map of Campton, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Campton, 1973 Print
    1972 Campton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Wolfe County in the early seventies is a landscape of high ridges and deep river bends along the Kentucky River. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Rear Pen Mansion, New Antioch Ch, and the small community of Vortex.
  7. 1972 Map of Krypton, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Krypton, 1973 Print
    1972 Krypton
    1973 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor of Perry County is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the North Fork Kentucky River. Researchers can locate old mountain settlements and schools such as Krypton, Chavies Sch, and the riverside hamlet of Dunraven.
  10. 1972 Map of Quicksand, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Quicksand, 1973 Print
    1972 Quicksand
    1973 Print · USGS
    Breathitt County in the early 1970s shows a landscape shaped by coal, timber, and the winding Quicksand Creek. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail lines, find the Univ of Kentucky Experimental Farm, and locate rural churches like Palmer Memorial Ch.
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  13. 1972 Map of Haddix, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Haddix, 1973 Print
    1972 Haddix
    1973 Print · USGS
    Breathitt County's intricate river valleys and rail corridors are captured here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks such as Haddix Cem, Strong Cem, and the Riverside Christian Training Sch.
  16. 1977 Map of Pikeville, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Pikeville, 1983 Print
    1977 Pikeville
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian coalfields and the rugged borders of Kentucky and Virginia come into focus during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the C & O and L & N through towns like Jenkins, Whitesburg, and Pikeville.
  19. 1977 Map of Hazard, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Hazard, 1983 Print
    1977 Hazard
    1983 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kentucky's coal country comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, showing the deep-set river valleys and mountain gaps that shaped regional life. Genealogists can trace family connections through river-bottom settlements like Oneida, Krypton, and Bulan or follow the Seaboard System rail lines.
  22. 1979 Map of Buckhorn
    1979 Map of Buckhorn
    1979 Buckhorn
    1979 Print · USGS
    Buckhorn and the Middle Fork Kentucky River valley are captured here in the late seventies as recreational development and coal mining shaped the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites such as Deaton Cem, Leatherwood Sch, and Johnson Ch.
  25. 1979 Map of Mistletoe
    1979 Map of Mistletoe
    1979 Mistletoe
    1979 Print · USGS
    Owsley County in the late seventies reveals a landscape of isolated creek-side communities like Mistletoe and Sebastian amidst a growing mining industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Riley Cem, New Hope Ch, and the Lookout Tower on Cherry Tree Knob.
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