Old Maps of Dunbar, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Dunbar. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Dunbar, KY maps

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  1. 1911 Map of Dunmor
    1911 Map of Dunmor
    1911 Dunmor
    1911 Print · USGS
    Muhlenberg and Butler Counties are shown here just before the Great War, when river ferries and small rural schools anchored local life. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Mining City, Ebenezer Church, and the river landings near Skilesville.

  2. 1914 Map of Dunmor
    1914 Map of Dunmor
    1914 Dunmor
    1914 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky in the early twentieth century is defined by the river-borne trade of the Green River and the rural industry of the Mud River Mine. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct post offices like Boston Herschel PO and family-named crossings including Arnolds Bridge and Doolins Ferry.

  3. 1953 Map of South Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of South Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 South Hill
    1954 Print · USGS
    Butler County in the early fifties was a landscape of river-bend settlements and active extraction. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial grounds like Webster Cem and Rone Cem, as well as the sites of Hickory Stand Sch and the southern Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Evansville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands between Indiana and Kentucky appear here during a period of robust industrial and military growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Illinois Central and find landmarks like US Lock and Dam No 48 or Camp Breckinridge.

  5. 1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Evansville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Kentucky meet along the Ohio River in this mid-century survey of a vital industrial and transport corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Owensboro and Newburgh or locate old rail lines like the Southern Ry.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Evansville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and its surrounding coalfields are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Illinois Central RR and explore regional landmarks like Mammoth Cave National Park and Angel Mounds State Memorial.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1981 Map of Beaver Dam, 1984 Print
    1981 Map of Beaver Dam, 1984 Print
    1981 Beaver Dam
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Western Kentucky coal and river country comes into focus in the early 1980s as industry and recreation reshape the land. Researchers can trace family roots and old routes through Morgantown, Beaver Dam, and the early footprints of Mammoth Cave National Park.

  8. 2022 Map of South Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of South Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 South Hill
    2022 Print · USGS
    Butler County's river-driven geography is on display in this contemporary survey of the area surrounding the Green River. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial sites such as the Dick Green Cem and community landmarks like Mining City and the Old Point Pleasant Church.

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