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1950s Maps of Henry County, Kentucky

Explore 14 historic maps of Henry 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 Henry County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Henry County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Henry County, KY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of New Liberty, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of New Liberty, 1952 Print
    1950 New Liberty
    1952 Print · USGS
    Owen County at mid-century shows a landscape of deep creek valleys and high ridges anchored by the Kentucky River. Genealogists can locate numerous family and lodge landmarks, including the I O O F Cem, White Chapel Sch, and Squiresville.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Worthville, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Worthville, 1954 Print
    1952 Worthville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky River valley in the early 1950s shows a landscape of sharp ridges and deep creek bottoms at the junction of three counties. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Emily Run and Gullion Run or the riverside community of Worthville.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Campbellsburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Campbellsburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Campbellsburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Henry County highlands come alive in the early fifties, showing the interplay of rail and river near Campbellsburg. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Hopewell Ch or along the Louisville and Nashville line through Turners Station.
  10. 1953 Map of Bedford, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bedford, 1954 Print
    1953 Bedford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Bedford and the surrounding Trimble County hills appear here in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by the Little Kentucky River. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Hickory Grove Ch, Poplar Ridge, and the Louisville and Nashville rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Gratz, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Gratz, 1954 Print
    1953 Gratz
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky River valley at the Henry and Owen county line is captured here in the early fifties, showcasing a river-centric way of life. Genealogists and local historians can locate Lock No 2, the Cemetery Hill Ch, and the town of Gratz as they appeared mid-century.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Polsgrove, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Polsgrove, 1955 Print
    1953 Polsgrove
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky's river valleys and ridge-top settlements are meticulously detailed in this early 1950s survey. Researchers can trace family roots at Harpers Ferry, locate the Bald Knob High Sch, and find local landmarks like Ottusville or Mt Carmel Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Ballardsville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Ballardsville, 1955 Print
    1954 Ballardsville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Shelby and Oldham Counties are shown in the mid-fifties during a period of steady agricultural tradition. Researchers can locate community hubs like Ballardsville, trace family roots at Fairview Cem, and find local landmarks such as Gleneyrie Sch.
  22. 1954 Map of New Castle, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of New Castle, 1955 Print
    1954 New Castle
    1955 Print · USGS
    Henry County at the height of the post-war era shows a landscape of ridge-top settlements and winding creek valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Mt Gilead Ch, the Central High Sch, and the winding LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Eminence, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Eminence, 1955 Print
    1954 Eminence
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Henry and Shelby county border comes to life in the mid-fifties, centered on the rail hub of Eminence. Genealogists and historians can trace rural roots through landmarks like Pleasant View Ch, the Shady Grove Sanitorium, and the Mulberry Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Switzer, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Switzer, 1955 Print
    1954 Switzer
    1955 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Franklin and Owen Counties appear in detail during the mid-fifties as the landscape transitions from the Kentucky River to Elkhorn Creek. Researchers can trace rural community centers like Peaks Mill and Elmville, or locate family landmarks such as Tacketts Mill and Carr Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Smithfield, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Smithfield, 1955 Print
    1954 Smithfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Henry and Oldham counties come to life in the mid-1950s as a vital railroad corridor. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and rail-side settlements from La Grange to Smithfield, including the IOOF Cem and the Little Kentucky River.
  34. 1954 Map of North Pleasureville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of North Pleasureville, 1955 Print
    1954 North Pleasureville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Shelby and Henry counties comes alive in the mid-1950s as the rail line connects small agricultural hubs. Genealogists can trace family names at Old Christianburg, Bagdad, and the Consolidated High Sch near North Pleasureville.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Franklinton, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Franklinton, 1955 Print
    1954 Franklinton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Henry County’s rolling upland ridges and deep creek valleys are captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Sewell Cem, Berea Ch, and the small settlements of Defyville and Bethlehem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
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