1950s Maps of Henderson County, Kentucky

Explore 24 historic maps of Henderson 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.

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Henderson County, KY maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Poole
    1951 Map of Poole
    1951 Poole
    1951 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kentucky is captured here during the early Cold War era as military and industrial interests expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots like Watson Cem and explore the rail corridor of the Illinois Central.

  2. 1951 Map of Waverly
    1951 Map of Waverly
    1951 Waverly
    1951 Print · USGS
    Union County is seen here in the early postwar years, when military expansion and oil exploration began to reshape the rural landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Camp Breckinridge, old family burial grounds like Odd Fellows Cem, and the rail-side community of Waverly.

  3. 1951 Map of Robards
    1951 Map of Robards
    1951 Robards
    1951 Print · USGS
    Robards sits at a critical rail and river junction south of the Ohio River during the early postwar years. Genealogists and local researchers can trace a dense network of family burial sites like Denton Cem and Smith Cem, or locate the mid-century Oil Fields.

  4. 1951 Map of Yankeetown, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Yankeetown, 1952 Print
    1951 Yankeetown
    1952 Print · USGS
    The banks of the Ohio River in the early fifties reveal a landscape of river-bottom settlements and upland farms. Researchers can trace the layout of Scuffletown and Carlinburg, find early Oil Wells, and locate rural landmarks like St Rupert Ch and Vanada Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Spottsville, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Spottsville, 1953 Print
    1951 Spottsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Henderson County's riverbank communities thrived in the early fifties amid a landscape of family farms and active oil exploration. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like County Training Sch, the Ridgewood Ch, and the riverside depot at Baskett.

  6. 1952 Map of Evansville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Evansville, 1953 Print
    1952 Evansville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River floodplain at the Indiana-Kentucky border comes alive in this early 1950s survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landholdings like Mc Clair and Bennett alongside landmarks such as Dade Park and White City.

  7. 1952 Map of Mount Vernon, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Mount Vernon, 1953 Print
    1952 Mount Vernon
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River bend south of Mount Vernon comes into focus in the early fifties, marking the intersection of Posey, Henderson, and Union counties. Genealogists and river historians can trace the contours of Slim Island and the marshy edges of Grassy Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of Henderson, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Henderson, 1953 Print
    1952 Henderson
    1953 Print · USGS
    Henderson thrived as a vital river and rail crossroads in the early fifties, just as local oil exploration was dotting the landscape. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Fairmont Cemetery, visit Marshall Ch, or locate the old Audubon Sch.

  9. 1952 Map of Newburgh, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Newburgh, 1953 Print
    1952 Newburgh
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Kentucky borderlands along the Ohio River come to life in the early fifties, showing the transition from agricultural bottomlands to riverfront settlements. Researchers can trace family roots at Rose Hill Cem or locate the historic Angel Mounds State Memorial and Lock No 47.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Reed, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Reed, 1953 Print
    1952 Reed
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Henderson and Daviess County line follows the serpentine Green River in the early fifties, revealing a landscape of river-bottom farms and active oil extraction. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Birk City, Mt Zion Ch, and Hamilton Ferry.

  11. 1952 Map of Wilson, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Wilson, 1954 Print
    1952 Wilson
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River loops through this borderland in the early fifties, defining a landscape of deep sloughs and timbered ridges. Genealogists can trace family names and sites at Geneva, St Johns Ch, and the Clay Cem while exploring the river's Lock and Dam No 48.

  12. 1952 Map of Uniontown, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Uniontown, 1954 Print
    1952 Uniontown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Uniontown and the surrounding river bottomlands are captured here in the early 1950s at a time of active petroleum extraction. Researchers can locate St Agnes Ch, trace the old Ferry crossing, and identify numerous Oil Wells across the landscape.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1952 Map of Smith Mills, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Smith Mills, 1954 Print
    1952 Smith Mills
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River bottomlands of Henderson County come into focus during the early 1950s, showing a landscape of sloughs and rising petroleum production. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Smith Mills Cem and St Francis Ch alongside the many Oil Wells near Alzey.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of Delaware, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Delaware, 1954 Print
    1953 Delaware
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Green River valley comes to life in the early fifties, showing a rural Kentucky landscape of active oil wells and riverfront landings. Genealogists can trace family names at Boston Cem and Mackey Cem or locate the old Delaware and Euterpe settlements.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of Curdsville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Curdsville, 1954 Print
    1953 Curdsville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Daviess and McLean counties come into focus in the early 1950s, revealing a landscape defined by the winding Green River and rural industry. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Mt St Joseph Academy, McCain Cem, and the active Oil Wells of the era.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Evansville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands between Indiana and Kentucky appear here during a period of robust industrial and military growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Illinois Central and find landmarks like US Lock and Dam No 48 or Camp Breckinridge.

  17. 1957 Map of West Franklin, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of West Franklin, 1959 Print
    1957 West Franklin
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Indiana and the Kentucky borderlands meet along the Ohio River in the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family names across Nashville Hollow and locate rural landmarks like St Peters Ch, West Franklin, and Diamond Island.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1957 Map of Caborn, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Caborn, 1959 Print
    1957 Caborn
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Indiana river life is centered on the Ohio River and the small hamlets of Bufkin and Caborn during the late fifties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Cem, Hartman Sch, and Mt Pleasant Ch among the complex sloughs and ditches of the river valley.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Evansville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Evansville, 1959 Print
    1957 Evansville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Evansville is seen in a period of significant postwar growth, where the industrial riverfront meets a rapidly expanding network of neighborhoods and schools. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Evansville College, Bosse Field, and the St Marys Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1957 Map of Mount Vernon, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Mount Vernon, 1960 Print
    1957 Mount Vernon
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon sits at a vital mid-century crossroads where the Ohio River meets major rail lines. Researchers can trace family history at Black Chapel, St Matthews Cem, and rural outposts like Dead Mans Crossing and Upton.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Evansville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Kentucky meet along the Ohio River in this mid-century survey of a vital industrial and transport corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Owensboro and Newburgh or locate old rail lines like the Southern Ry.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1958 Map of Uniontown, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Uniontown, 1959 Print
    1958 Uniontown
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River bend at the Kentucky-Indiana border comes alive in this late-fifties survey, showing a landscape of river navigation and oil extraction. Researchers can locate the Uniontown Cem, the Illinois Central rail line, and historic river markers like Dam No 49 (Mile 845).
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1959 Map of Wilson, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Wilson, 1960 Print
    1959 Wilson
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River meanders between Henderson County and Indiana in the late fifties, revealing a landscape of fertile bottomlands and complex river sloughs. Genealogists and local historians can locate Geneva, Lock and Dam No 48, and rural markers like St Johns Ch and Clay Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1959 Map of Henderson, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Henderson, 1960 Print
    1959 Henderson
    1960 Print · USGS
    The riverfront city of Henderson thrived in the late fifties as a hub of Kentucky industry and civic life. Genealogists can trace family names through local sites like Fairmont Cemetery, Walnut Hill Ch, and the rural community of Anthoston.

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