1960s Maps of Carter County, Kentucky

Explore 7 historic maps of Carter County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Carter County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.
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Start exploring Carter County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Carter County, KY maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Huntington
    1960 Map of Huntington
    1960 Huntington
    1960 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river valley thrived in the late fifties as a hub of heavy industry and Appalachian rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the connection between river towns like Ashland and Portsmouth or locate family homesteads near Coleman Ridge.

  2. 1962 Map of Olive Hill, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Olive Hill, 1964 Print
    1962 Olive Hill
    1964 Print · USGS
    Olive Hill and the surrounding rural hollows of Carter County are shown in detail during the early 1960s. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad through old communities like Lawton and Globe.

  3. 1962 Map of Ault, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Ault, 1964 Print
    1962 Ault
    1964 Print · USGS
    Elliott County and its neighbors are captured here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape of upland ridges and deep-cut creek settlements. Trace the history of rural communities at Stark, Ordinary, and Dewdrop, or locate family landmarks like Mary Mabry Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Grahn, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Grahn, 1964 Print
    1962 Grahn
    1964 Print · USGS
    Carter County's rugged karst landscape and rail corridors are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and hikers can trace family sites like Littleton Cem or explore the early layout of Carter Caves State Park and the village of Grahn.

  5. 1962 Map of Tygarts Valley, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Tygarts Valley, 1964 Print
    1962 Tygarts Valley
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeast Kentucky in the early sixties reveals a landscape of deep valleys and industrial remnants. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Zornes Cem while industrial historians can trace the sites of Charlotte Furnace and local Claypits.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Wesleyville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Wesleyville, 1964 Print
    1962 Wesleyville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Kentucky in the early sixties was a landscape of deep hollows and iron industry remnants. Researchers can trace family sites like Sexton Cem, old communities such as Wesleyville, and the historic industrial site at Boone Furnace.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Bruin, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Bruin, 1966 Print
    1962 Bruin
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kentucky's hill country is recorded here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of small creek-side settlements and upland ridges. Researchers can trace family sites like Carroll Cem or locate historic rural schoolhouses such as Providence Sch and Lower Stark Sch.

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