1940s Maps of Big Spring, Kentucky

Explore 3 historic maps of Big Spring from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Big Spring's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Big Spring's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Big Spring, KY maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Ekron
    1941 Map of Ekron
    1941 Ekron
    1941 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky and the Ohio River shoreline are captured here in the early 1940s, showing the rural communities of Meade and Hardin Counties. Genealogists can trace family locations near Ekron, Shumate School, and the historic Sherman Landing.

  2. 1947 Map of Ekron, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of Ekron, 1959 Print
    1947 Ekron
    1959 Print · USGS
    Meade County and the riverfronts of the Ohio Valley come alive in this late 1940s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Garnettsville, locate rural landmarks like Doe Run Mill, or search for family connections at Cedar Farm Cem and St Martins Sch.

  3. 1948 Map of Big Spring
    1948 Map of Big Spring
    1948 Big Spring
    1948 Print · USGS
    Kentucky's rural interior comes into focus shortly after the war, showing the tight-knit network of country roads and family-named corners. Genealogists can trace property and community life near Bewleyville School, High Plains, and the prominent Big Spring crossing.

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