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1950s Maps of Lexington, Kentucky

Explore 21 historic maps of Lexington 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 Lexington'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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  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Lexington's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Lexington, KY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Lexington East, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lexington East, 1952 Print
    1950 Lexington East
    1952 Print · USGS
    Lexington and the surrounding Bluegrass estates are captured at mid-century as the city expanded along the historic pikes and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Home of Henry Clay, the Horse Cem, and the settlement of Cadentown.
  4. 1950 Map of Lexington West, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lexington West, 1952 Print
    1950 Lexington West
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Bluegrass region around Lexington is captured here in the mid-century, showcasing the era's legendary horse farms and expanding urban footprint. Researchers can trace the grounds of Calumet Farm, locate the Kentucky House of Reform, and explore the 1950s layout of the University of Kentucky.
  7. 1952 Map of Keene, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Keene, 1953 Print
    1952 Keene
    1953 Print · USGS
    The rolling Bluegrass region near the Jessamine and Woodford county lines is captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities of Keene and Dixon Town, or locate landmarks like Ebenezer Cem and Clover Bottom Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Valley View, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Valley View, 1953 Print
    1952 Valley View
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky River meanders through the Madison and Jessamine county lines in the early fifties, anchored by the river landing at Valley View. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Newby Sch and several country churches, including Taylors Chapel and Antioch Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Nicholasville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Nicholasville, 1953 Print
    1952 Nicholasville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Bluegrass heartland of Jessamine County comes alive in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of rural schools and rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like Providence Ch, Lyons Sch, and the winding path of Hickman Creek.
  16. 1952 Map of Coletown, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Coletown, 1953 Print
    1952 Coletown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Fayette and Jessamine counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by historic pikes and the winding Kentucky River. Researchers can trace old family sites and crossroads communities like Coletown, Jonestown, and the Eldridge Cem.
  19. 1952 Map of Clintonville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Clintonville, 1953 Print
    1952 Clintonville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Fayette County in the early 1950s is a landscape of established rail lines and significant military activity at the Lexington Signal Depot. Researchers can trace the layout of rural communities like Uttingertown and Old Pine Grove, along with historic sites like Little Zion Ch and Briar Hill Sch.
  22. 1952 Map of Ford, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ford, 1954 Print
    1952 Ford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky River corridor and its surrounding uplands appear here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by sharp river bends and family-run farms. Genealogists can trace rural roots through Durbin Memorial Ch and family plots like Younger Cem and Evans Cem.
  25. 1952 Map of Richmond North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Richmond North, 1954 Print
    1952 Richmond North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the start of the 1950s shows the winding Kentucky River and the rural communities surrounding Richmond. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines near Boonesboro, find Mt Pleasant Ch, or follow the Louisville and Nashville rail line.
  28. 1954 Map of Lexington East, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lexington East, 1955 Print
    1954 Lexington East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fayette County comes to life during a period of urban expansion and traditional horse country life. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at Transylvania University or locate family markers at Horse Cem and Howards Grove Cem.
  31. 1954 Map of Versailles, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Versailles, 1955 Print
    1954 Versailles
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Versailles and Woodford County are captured here during a period of steady growth and local industrial activity. Researchers can trace family-named sites and vanished institutions like Hunter Town, Simmons High Sch, and the Phosphate Strip Mine.
  34. 1954 Map of Paris West, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Paris West, 1955 Print
    1954 Paris West
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Bluegrass country of Bourbon County is shown here in the mid-1950s, centered on the growing town of Paris. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural landmarks like Elizabeth Station, Hopewell Ch, and Mt Olive Cem along the historic rail lines.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1955 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century central Kentucky comes alive in this survey of the Bluegrass region at the intersection of Scott, Bourbon, and Fayette counties. Trace the paths of historic hamlets like Newtown and New Zion, or locate the Man-O-War Monument and the old Lemons Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Georgetown, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Georgetown, 1955 Print
    1954 Georgetown
    1955 Print · USGS
    Scott County enters the mid-fifties as a hub of education and transport centered on the crossing of major rail lines and the winding Elkhorn Creek. Researchers can trace the grounds of Georgetown College, locate Paynes Depot, or find rural landmarks like Bethel Ch and Cardome Academy.
  43. 1955 Map of Lexington West, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lexington West, 1956 Print
    1955 Lexington West
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lexington and its famed horse country are revealed in this detailed survey as the city expands westward. Researchers can trace the footprints of legendary estates like Calumet Farm, the original University of Kentucky campus, and the U S Veterans Hospital.
  46. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the Kentucky Bluegrass are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered towns and military land use at Fort Knox and the Jefferson Proving Ground.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Winchester
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's landscape in the mid-twentieth century features the sprawling Fort Knox and the early parkway system. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Railway and find landmarks from Bernheim Forest to Pilot Knob.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Lexington East, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lexington East, 1960 Print
    1959 Lexington East
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Bluegrass heartland around Lexington is shown here just as post-war suburban growth began reshaping the old estate lands. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Home of Henry Clay, the Horse Cem at Elmendorf, and the historic Bryan Sta Ch.
  55. 1959 Map of Coletown, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Coletown, 1960 Print
    1959 Coletown
    1960 Print · USGS
    Fayette County at the close of the 1950s shows the growing city of Lexington expanding south toward the Kentucky River. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family landmarks and community centers including Walnut Hill Ch, Shelby Sch, and the Eldridge Cem.
  58. 1959 Map of Nicholasville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Nicholasville, 1960 Print
    1959 Nicholasville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jessamine County's rolling farmland and the growing town of Nicholasville are captured here during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of Hickman Creek, locate the County High Sch, or find family sites near Union Mills.
  61. 1959 Map of Lexington West, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Lexington West, 1961 Print
    1959 Lexington West
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lexington and the surrounding horse country are captured here just as suburban expansion began to meet historic Bluegrass estates. Researchers can trace legendary grounds like Calumet Farm alongside the growing University of Kentucky and the Keeneland Race Course.
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