1950s Maps of Owensboro, Kentucky
Explore 10 historic maps of Owensboro from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Owensboro's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Owensboro's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Owensboro, KY maps
(10)- 1952 Map of Owensboro East, 1953 Print
1952 Owensboro East1953 Print · USGSOwensboro's riverfront and growing residential core are captured here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can locate specific neighborhood schools like Lincoln Sch, the sprawling Rose Hill Cem, and rural Indiana outposts like Patronville. - 1952 Map of Owensboro West, 1953 Print
1952 Owensboro West1953 Print · USGSDaviess County in the early fifties shows a growing riverfront city transitioning into a landscape of oil production and bottomland farming. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Lancaster Cem, Alexander Ch, and the many Oil Wells scattered through Stanley. - 1953 Map of Sutherland, 1954 Print
1953 Sutherland1954 Print · USGSDaviess County in the early fifties shows the expansion of Owensboro alongside established rural settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Sutherland, Browns Valley, and the campus of Kentucky Wesleyan College. - 1953 Map of Panther, 1954 Print
1953 Panther1954 Print · USGSSouth of Owensboro in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape defined by meandering creeks and emerging industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural centers like St Raphael Ch, Mosleyville, and the extensive strip mines near Zion Hill. - 1954 Map of Evansville
1954 Evansville1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1956 Map of Panther, 1957 Print
1956 Panther1957 Print · USGSDaviess County in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of growing industry and deep-rooted rural communities south of the Ohio River. Researchers can trace early energy production and family centers through the numerous Oil Wells, Strip Mines, and local landmarks like St Raphael Ch or Sutherland Consolidated Sch. - 1956 Map of Sutherland, 1957 Print
1956 Sutherland1957 Print · USGSDaviess County in the mid-fifties shows the southern growth of Owensboro toward rural farming communities. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Kentucky Wesleyan College, Masonville, and the Illinois Central rail lines.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Owensboro East, 1957 Print
1956 Owensboro East1957 Print · USGSOwensboro and the Ohio River shoreline are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the city's transition from a river port to a modern educational and industrial center. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Brescia College or locate vanished rural landmarks such as Larkin Ch and the settlement of Africa. - 1956 Map of Owensboro West, 1957 Print
1956 Owensboro West1957 Print · USGSThe riverfront and rail corridors of Daviess County come alive in this mid-century survey of the Ohio River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Owensboro and rural outposts like Stanley, Sorgho, and the Lancaster Cem.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
1957 Evansville1969 Print · USGSIndiana 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
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