1950s Maps of Clays Ferry, Lexington

Explore 6 historic maps of Clays Ferry 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 Clays Ferry'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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Clays Ferry's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Clays Ferry, Lexington maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

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