Old Maps of Crofton, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Crofton. 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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Crofton, KY maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Nortonville
    1912 Map of Nortonville
    1912 Nortonville
    1912 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky at the start of the decade is defined here by its busy rail junctions and rural merchant economy. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools and stores, including Clement School, Jordons Store, and Greens Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Crofton, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Crofton, 1954 Print
    1952 Crofton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Crofton and the northern Christian County borderlands are captured here in the early fifties, where the railroad and coal industry shaped the landscape. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial sites and rural landmarks like Old Petersburg Ch, Orange Grove Sch, and Monk-Radliff Cem.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1969 Map of Crofton, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Crofton, 1971 Print
    1969 Crofton
    1971 Print · USGS
    Christian County during the late sixties shows the emergence of the Pennyrile Parkway alongside the older Louisville and Nashville tracks. Researchers can locate family sites at Foster Field Cem, visit the Macedonia Ch, or trace the development of Crofton.

  7. 1983 Map of Madisonville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Madisonville, 1984 Print
    1983 Madisonville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Western Kentucky coalfields and river valleys come into focus in the early eighties as the rail-and-river economy matured. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Dawson Springs, Mortons Gap, and Slaughters, or locate landmarks like Shake Rag Hills and Lake Malone.

  8. 2010 Map of Crofton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Crofton, 2010 Print
    2010 Crofton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Crofton, including Empire, Mannington, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Crofton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Crofton, 2013 Print
    2013 Crofton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Crofton, including Empire, Mannington, and other nearby areas

  10. 2016 Map of Crofton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Crofton, 2016 Print
    2016 Crofton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Crofton, including Empire, Mannington, and other nearby areas

  11. 2019 Map of Crofton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Crofton, 2019 Print
    2019 Crofton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Crofton, including Empire, Mannington, and other nearby areas

  12. 2022 Map of Crofton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Crofton, 2022 Print
    2022 Crofton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northern Christian County and the border of Hopkins County appear here in the early 2020s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks across numerous sites like Petersburg Cem, Macedonia Church Cem, and the waters of McFarland Cr.

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