Old Maps of Lancaster, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Lancaster. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Lancaster.


Lancaster, KY maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Harrodsburg
    1905 Map of Harrodsburg
    1905 Harrodsburg
    1905 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's Bluegrass region is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by the deep gorges of the Kentucky River. Researchers can trace the era's vital rail networks and river commerce through features like Lock No 7 and the Louisville and Nashville RR.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Buckeye, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Buckeye, 1953 Print
    1952 Buckeye
    1953 Print · USGS
    Garrard County's high ridges and river bends are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of crossroads hamlets and family farmsteads. Researchers can locate community centers like Teatersville and Bourne or trace rural churches such as Mt Hebron Ch.

  3. 1952 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print
    1952 Lancaster
    1953 Print · USGS
    Garrard and Lincoln counties are captured here in the early fifties, where the winding Dix River cuts through traditional Kentucky farm country. Researchers can trace the path of the Wilderness Trail and locate family landmarks like Ashlock Cem or Lawsons Chapel.

  4. 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

  5. 1960 Map of Winchester
    1960 Map of Winchester
    1960 Winchester
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's diverse landscape is shown here at mid-century, from the bluegrass plains to the rugged Pottsville Escarpment. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting towns like Bardstown and Stanford alongside landmarks like Lake Cumberland.

  6. 1961 Map of Lancaster, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Lancaster, 1962 Print
    1961 Lancaster
    1962 Print · USGS
    Garrard County during the early sixties centers on the town of Lancaster and the historic path of the Wilderness Road. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail line to settlements like Hyattsville and Preachersville.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Harrodsburg
    1986 Map of Harrodsburg
    1986 Harrodsburg
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape defined by the winding Kentucky River and the bustling county seats of the Bluegrass. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of Harrodsburg, Danville, and Nicholasville alongside the Lexington Blue Grass Army Depot.

  8. 1991 Map of Harrodsburg
    1991 Map of Harrodsburg
    1991 Harrodsburg
    1991 Print · USGS
    The heart of the Bluegrass region comes alive in the late twentieth century, showing the deep river gorges and limestone uplands of central Kentucky. Genealogists and local historians can locate Shakertown, the sprawling Lexington Blue Grass Army Depot, and Berea College.

  9. 2010 Map of Buckeye, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buckeye, 2010 Print
    2010 Buckeye
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Judson, Stone, and other nearby areas

  10. 2010 Map of Lancaster, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lancaster, 2010 Print
    2010 Lancaster
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Hyattsville, Preachersville, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Lancaster, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lancaster, 2013 Print
    2013 Lancaster
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Hyattsville, Preachersville, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Buckeye, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buckeye, 2013 Print
    2013 Buckeye
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Judson, Stone, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Lancaster, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lancaster, 2016 Print
    2016 Lancaster
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Hyattsville, Preachersville, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of Buckeye, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Buckeye, 2016 Print
    2016 Buckeye
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Judson, Stone, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Buckeye, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Buckeye, 2019 Print
    2019 Buckeye
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Judson, Stone, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Lancaster, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lancaster, 2019 Print
    2019 Lancaster
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Hyattsville, Preachersville, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of Lancaster, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lancaster, 2022 Print
    2022 Lancaster
    2022 Print · USGS
    Garrard and Lincoln counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century as rural life persists along the winding Dix River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local burial grounds and landmarks including Lancaster Cemetery, Goshen Cem, and Preachersville.

  18. 2022 Map of Buckeye, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Buckeye, 2022 Print
    2022 Buckeye
    2022 Print · USGS
    Garrard County's dissected uplands and river bluffs are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Gunns Chapel Cem and small communities such as Teatersville and Buckeye.

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