Old Maps of Greenup County, Kentucky for Metal Detecting
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Greenup County, KY maps
(129)- 1898 Map of Ironton, 1955 Print
1898 Ironton1955 Print · USGSSouthern Ohio's iron-producing region and the bustling riverfront at Ironton are documented here just before the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Vesuvius Furnace, Woodland Cemetery, and old post offices like Culbertson P.O. - 1900 Map of Ironton, 1918 Print
1900 Ironton1918 Print · USGSThe Ohio River valley and the iron-rich hills of Lawrence County are seen here at the turn of the century during a peak in industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct post offices like Orr P.O. and explore the rail corridors of the Ironton R.R. and Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton R.R.2 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Ceredo, 1953 Print
1901 Ceredo1953 Print · USGSThe tri-state convergence of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky comes alive in this early 20th-century survey of the Ohio River valley. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the vital transport networks of Kenova and Ceredo, alongside family-named landmarks like Walker Br and Rice Run.2 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Kenova
1903 Kenova1903 Print · USGSThe tri-state river junction at Ashland and Kenova was a bustling industrial hub after the turn of the century. Trace early rail lines and mining settlements like Coalton and Boghead, or locate family landmarks along the Little Sandy River and Means Tunnel.5 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Kenova
1904 Kenova1904 Print · USGSThe tri-state confluence of the Ohio River and Big Sandy River hums with early industrial activity at the start of the century. Genealogists can trace rail-side settlements and remote homesteads along Blaine Creek and near Mt Savage or Webbville. - 1911 Map of Sciotoville, 1952 Print
1911 Sciotoville1952 Print · USGSThe industrial riverfronts and rural hollows of southern Ohio are shown here in the early twentieth century before modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks like Davis Sta George PO, Harrison Furnace School, and the brickyards near New Boston.2 unique versions available - 1913 Map of Ceredo
1913 Ceredo1913 Print · USGSThe confluence of the Ohio and Big Sandy rivers comes alive in this pre-war survey of the West Virginia-Ohio borderlands. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the early footprints of Kenova, Ceredo, and the winding path of Twelvepole Creek.4 unique versions available - 1913 Map of Sciotoville, 1924 Print
1913 Sciotoville1924 Print · USGSScioto County during the early twentieth century shows a landscape of river-front industry and deep-hollow settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local school sites like Noel School and early industrial markers such as Scioto Furnace and Star Brickyard.2 unique versions available - 1915 Map of Garrison, 1952 Print
1915 Garrison1952 Print · USGSThe riverfront and uplands of the Ohio Valley come alive in this mid-century publication of a Great War-era survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the many rural schoolhouses like Elmtree School and Leatherwood School or find the early footprint of Portsmouth. - 1918 Map of Garrison, 1932 Print
1918 Garrison1932 Print · USGSThe river valley at the Ohio and Kentucky border was a landscape of small schools and isolated runs during the mid-1910s. Researchers can trace the placement of local institutions like the Scioto County Infirmary and rural schools including Pond Run School and Carey Run School. - 1926 Map of Greenup
1926 Greenup1926 Print · USGSGreenup County in the mid-1920s is a landscape of riverfront rail towns and a high density of rural schoolhouses tucked into the Kentucky hollows. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Old Steam Furnace School, Nonchalanta, and Taylor Sta McCall PO.3 unique versions available - 1930 Map of Greenup
1930 Greenup1930 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor of the Ohio River valley is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing the borderlands of Greenup County and southern Ohio. Researchers can trace the legacy of iron production at Franklin Furnace or locate family roots near Tongs P O and Wurtland.3 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Garrison, 1961 Print
1949 Garrison1961 Print · USGSThe Ohio River valley and the interior hollows of Lewis County are captured here just after the war. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Waring Cem, Red Brush Sch, and several rural churches along Kinniconick Creek.5 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Friendship, 1962 Print
1949 Friendship1962 Print · USGSThe Ohio River valley near the turn of the mid-century reveals a landscape of industrial river transport and deep-hollow settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and faith at Lower Carey Run Sch, Pine Grove Sch, and Nace Run Tabernacle. - 1949 Map of Brushart, 1968 Print
1949 Brushart1968 Print · USGSThe Lewis and Greenup County border in the late 1940s is a landscape of high ridges and deep hollows. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous country schools like Zion Hill Sch and family landmarks such as Logan Cem or the settlement at Brushart.2 unique versions available - 1950 Map of Brushart
1950 Brushart1950 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Lewis and Greenup counties appear in the late 1940s as a landscape of isolated hollows and ridge-top crossings. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks like Kenton-Furnace Sch, the Allen Cem, and the settlement of Whiteoak. - 1950 Map of Wesleyville, 1952 Print
1950 Wesleyville1952 Print · USGSNortheastern Kentucky hill country at the start of the fifties reveals a landscape of isolated hollows and tightly-knit rural communities. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family burial grounds like Jordan Cem or locate the historic Wesleyville Post Office and Smith Creek Sch. - 1950 Map of Tygarts Valley, 1952 Print
1950 Tygarts Valley1952 Print · USGSNortheastern Kentucky’s rugged iron-making and coal-mining history is preserved here just as the mid-century landscape was maturing. Researchers can trace rural family roots at Wolf P O, Lower Grassy Ch, and the historic Charlotte Furnace site. - 1951 Map of Garrison
1951 Garrison1951 Print · USGSThe riverfront and rugged hollows of Lewis County are captured here just after the war, when the railroad still dominated the shoreline. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Skidmore Cemetery and Tannery School along the winding Kinniconick Creek. - 1951 Map of Friendship
1951 Friendship1951 Print · USGSThe Ohio River valley at the turn of the 1950s shows a landscape of river-dependent industry and hill-country settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of family homesteads through features like Morris Hill Cem, Bethel Ch, and Upper Carey Run Sch.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Oldtown, 1954 Print
1953 Oldtown1954 Print · USGSSettled along the river and creek valleys of Greenup and Carter counties in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape of small farms and emerging energy extraction. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Warnock Cem, Salem Ch, and several rural schoolhouses like Lost Creek Sch.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Rush, 1955 Print
1953 Rush1955 Print · USGSEastern Kentucky's coal and gas country comes into focus during the early fifties along the Chesapeake and Ohio line. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Gravel Lick Cemetery and Geigersville School among the active Strip Mines.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Load, 1955 Print
1953 Load1955 Print · USGSGreenup County's rural creek valleys and upland ridges are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape shaped by coal and clay extraction. Researchers can trace the heritage of small communities through landmarks like the Old Raccoon Furnace, Nonchalanta Sch, and Load PO.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Ashland, 1955 Print
1953 Ashland1955 Print · USGSAshland was a thriving river and rail hub during the mid-fifties, dominated by its industrial waterfront and expanding hillside suburbs. Local researchers can trace family roots through the Rose Hill Burial Park, Summit settlement, and the grounds of the Federal Correctional Institution. - 1953 Map of Greenup, 1955 Print
1953 Greenup1955 Print · USGSThe riverfront of Greenup County is captured here in the early fifties, showing the busy industrial corridor along the Ohio River. Researchers can trace old family burials at Cochran Cem, locate Biggs Sch, or follow the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line through Wurtland.
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