Old Maps of Cynthiana, Kentucky

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  1. 1929 Map of Cynthiana
    1929 Map of Cynthiana
    1929 Cynthiana
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Licking River valley was a busy corridor of rail and river commerce in the late twenties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Harrison County through Robinson Sta, Raven Creek Cemetery, and several rural schoolhouses like Keyho Sch.

  2. 1934 Map of Cynthiana
    1934 Map of Cynthiana
    1934 Cynthiana
    1934 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky’s river-bound landscape is captured here in the decade following the Great War. Genealogists can locate family landmarks and early rural life at Colbys Store, Raven Creek Cem, and the many one-room schoolhouses like Keyho Sch.

  3. 1953 Map of Cynthiana, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cynthiana, 1955 Print
    1953 Cynthiana
    1955 Print · USGS
    Harrison County's river-driven landscape is captured here in the early fifties, following the serpentine bends of the Licking River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Cynthiana and find local landmarks like Battle Grove Cem and Banneker Sch.

  4. 1954 Map of Shawhan, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Shawhan, 1955 Print
    1954 Shawhan
    1955 Print · USGS
    Harrison and Bourbon counties meet in the mid-1950s along a network of winding creeks and early Kentucky roads. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Smith Cem and Ewalt Crossroads or follow the Louisville and Nashville rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the Kentucky Bluegrass are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered towns and military land use at Fort Knox and the Jefferson Proving Ground.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Cynthiana, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Cynthiana, 1962 Print
    1961 Cynthiana
    1962 Print · USGS
    Harrison County in the early sixties centers on the intricate bends of the South Fork Licking River and its rail-tied settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Cynthiana and its surrounding communities via Battle Grove Cem, the Banneker Sch, and Poindexter.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Louisville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and Kentucky Bluegrass are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a region balanced between industrial growth and its agrarian roots. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of county seats like Shelbyville and Paris, or locate established institutions such as Georgetown College and Bernheim Forest.

  8. 1986 Map of Lexington
    1986 Map of Lexington
    1986 Lexington
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky’s Bluegrass region is captured in the mid-eighties as urban centers like Lexington and Frankfort expand alongside deep-rooted rural hubs. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Southern Railway and find landmarks such as the Lexington Blue Grass Army Depot and Tacketts Mill.

  9. 2010 Map of Shawhan, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shawhan, 2010 Print
    2010 Shawhan
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Cynthiana, including Kiserton, Shawhan, and other nearby areas

  10. 2010 Map of Cynthiana, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cynthiana, 2010 Print
    2010 Cynthiana
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Cynthiana, including Robinson, Garnett, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Shawhan, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shawhan, 2013 Print
    2013 Shawhan
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Cynthiana, including Kiserton, Shawhan, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Cynthiana, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cynthiana, 2013 Print
    2013 Cynthiana
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Cynthiana, including Robinson, Garnett, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Shawhan, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Shawhan, 2016 Print
    2016 Shawhan
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Cynthiana, including Kiserton, Shawhan, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of Cynthiana, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cynthiana, 2016 Print
    2016 Cynthiana
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Cynthiana, including Robinson, Garnett, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Cynthiana, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cynthiana, 2019 Print
    2019 Cynthiana
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Cynthiana, including Robinson, Garnett, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Shawhan, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Shawhan, 2019 Print
    2019 Shawhan
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Cynthiana, including Kiserton, Shawhan, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of Cynthiana, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cynthiana, 2022 Print
    2022 Cynthiana
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cynthiana and its riverine surroundings appear here in high detail, showcasing the Harrison County seat's modern layout and its historic roots. Researchers can trace deep family lineages through sites like Battle Grove Cem, Union Cem, and the settlement at Poindexter.

  18. 2022 Map of Shawhan, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Shawhan, 2022 Print
    2022 Shawhan
    2022 Print · USGS
    Harrison and Bourbon counties meet along the winding watercourses of the Bluegrass region in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and rural centers like Lair, Shawhan, and Ewalt Crossroads near the banks of Stoner Creek.

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