Old Maps of Fayette County, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 42 historic maps of Fayette County. 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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Fayette County, KY maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Richmond
    1892 Map of Richmond
    1892 Richmond
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Richmond, and other nearby areas

  2. 1897 Map of Richmond
    1897 Map of Richmond
    1897 Richmond
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Richmond, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1905 Map of Harrodsburg
    1905 Map of Harrodsburg
    1905 Harrodsburg
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Nicholasville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1906 Map of Georgetown, 1954 Print
    1906 Map of Georgetown, 1954 Print
    1906 Georgetown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Georgetown, and other nearby areas

  5. 1908 Map of Georgetown
    1908 Map of Georgetown
    1908 Georgetown
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Georgetown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1927 Map of Lexington
    1927 Map of Lexington
    1927 Lexington
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Paris, and other nearby areas

  7. 1929 Map of Lexington
    1929 Map of Lexington
    1929 Lexington
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Paris, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Lexington East, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lexington East, 1952 Print
    1950 Lexington East
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Chevy Chase, and other nearby areas

  9. 1950 Map of Lexington West, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lexington West, 1952 Print
    1950 Lexington West
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Highlands, and other nearby areas

  10. 1952 Map of Keene, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Keene, 1953 Print
    1952 Keene
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Nicholasville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1952 Map of Valley View, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Valley View, 1953 Print
    1952 Valley View
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Newby, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1952 Map of Nicholasville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Nicholasville, 1953 Print
    1952 Nicholasville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Nicholasville, and other nearby areas

  13. 1952 Map of Coletown, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Coletown, 1953 Print
    1952 Coletown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Southeastern Hills, and other nearby areas

  14. 1952 Map of Clintonville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Clintonville, 1953 Print
    1952 Clintonville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Wyandotte, and other nearby areas

  15. 1952 Map of Ford, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ford, 1954 Print
    1952 Ford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Athens, and other nearby areas

  16. 1952 Map of Richmond North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Richmond North, 1954 Print
    1952 Richmond North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Richmond, and other nearby areas

  17. 1954 Map of Lexington East, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lexington East, 1955 Print
    1954 Lexington East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Chevy Chase, and other nearby areas

  18. 1954 Map of Versailles, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Versailles, 1955 Print
    1954 Versailles
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Versailles, and other nearby areas

  19. 1954 Map of Paris West, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Paris West, 1955 Print
    1954 Paris West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Paris, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1955 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Loradale, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1954 Map of Georgetown, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Georgetown, 1955 Print
    1954 Georgetown
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Georgetown, and other nearby areas

  22. 1955 Map of Lexington West, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lexington West, 1956 Print
    1955 Lexington West
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Highlands, and other nearby areas

  23. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Louisville, Lexington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Winchester
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Louisville, Lexington, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1959 Map of Lexington East, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lexington East, 1960 Print
    1959 Lexington East
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Lexington, Chevy Chase, and other nearby areas

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