1950s Maps of Harlan County, Kentucky

Explore 20 historic maps of Harlan County 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 Harlan County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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


Harlan County, KY maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Rose Hill
    1953 Map of Rose Hill
    1953 Rose Hill
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Rose Hill, Edds Mill, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Helton, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Helton, 1955 Print
    1954 Helton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Warbranch, Helton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Evarts, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Evarts, 1955 Print
    1954 Evarts
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Evarts, Kenvir, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Bledsoe, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Bledsoe, 1955 Print
    1954 Bledsoe
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Lewis Creek, Rhea, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Benham, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Benham, 1956 Print
    1954 Benham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Cumberland, Lynch, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Tilford, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Tilford, 1956 Print
    1954 Tilford
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Daisy, Delphia, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Varilla, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Varilla, 1956 Print
    1954 Varilla
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Cubage, Hutch, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Harlan, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Harlan, 1956 Print
    1954 Harlan
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Harlan, Loyall, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Nolansburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Nolansburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Nolansburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Short Town, Benito, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Louellen, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Louellen, 1956 Print
    1954 Louellen
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Cumberland, Hiram, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Roxana, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Roxana, 1956 Print
    1954 Roxana
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Cumberland, Flint, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Wallins Creek, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wallins Creek, 1956 Print
    1954 Wallins Creek
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Wallins Creek, Twila, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1954 Map of Balkan, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Balkan, 1956 Print
    1954 Balkan
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Balkan, Cardinal, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1954 Map of Leatherwood, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Leatherwood, 1967 Print
    1954 Leatherwood
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Yeaddiss, Big Fork, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Johnson City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Knoxville, Johnson City, and other nearby areas

  16. 1955 Map of Pennington Gap, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Pennington Gap, 1956 Print
    1955 Pennington Gap
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Pennington Gap, Saint Charles, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1955 Map of Keokee, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Keokee, 1956 Print
    1955 Keokee
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Dryden, Keokee, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  18. 1955 Map of Appalachia, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Appalachia, 1956 Print
    1955 Appalachia
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Big Stone Gap, Appalachia, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Johnson City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Knoxville, Johnson City, and other nearby areas

  20. 1957 Map of Jenkins, 1974 Print
    1957 Map of Jenkins, 1974 Print
    1957 Jenkins
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Harlan County, including Pikeville, Hazard, and other nearby areas

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