1980s Maps of Carter County, Kentucky

Explore 3 historic maps of Carter County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, 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 1980s, 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 Carter County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Carter County, KY maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Huntington, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Huntington, 1983 Print
    1982 Huntington
    1983 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region around Huntington and Ashland is shown in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape shaped by river commerce and coal-country railroads. Trace family roots and old routes through Barboursville, the Gas Field, and the Tug Fork valley.

  2. 1982 Map of Morehead, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Morehead, 1983 Print
    1982 Morehead
    1983 Print · USGS
    The foothills of northeastern Kentucky come alive in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by timber, limestone caves, and major reservoirs. Local researchers can trace the development of Morehead State University or locate old crossings at Plummers Mill and Salt Lick.

  3. 1986 Map of Maysville
    1986 Map of Maysville
    1986 Maysville
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling public lands spanning the Kentucky and Ohio border. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway or locate landmarks like Confidence Cemetery and the Fleming-Mason Airport.

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