Old Maps of Franklinton, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Franklinton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Franklinton, KY maps

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  1. 1928 Map of New Castle
    1928 Map of New Castle
    1928 New Castle
    1928 Print · USGS
    The rolling uplands of Henry and Shelby County appear here in the late 1920s, just as the regional rail and pike network reached its peak. Genealogists can trace a remarkable number of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, from Sewell Sch to the Indian Fork Ch.

  2. 1932 Map of New Castle
    1932 Map of New Castle
    1932 New Castle
    1932 Print · USGS
    Henry and Shelby Counties are captured here between the world wars as the rail and river economy thrived. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural schoolhouses like Hill Spring Sch, Burks Branch Sch, and the stop at Bellview Hill Spring Sta.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1986 Map of Louisville
    1986 Map of Louisville
    1986 Louisville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-1980s Louisville and southern Indiana are shown here during a decade of significant suburban growth and infrastructure development. Researchers can trace the layout of Cave Hill Cemetery, the expansion of Standiford Field, and industrial sites like the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Franklinton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Franklinton, 2010 Print
    2010 Franklinton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklinton, including Delville, Bethlehem, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Franklinton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Franklinton, 2013 Print
    2013 Franklinton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklinton, including Delville, Bethlehem, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Franklinton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Franklinton, 2016 Print
    2016 Franklinton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklinton, including Delville, Bethlehem, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Franklinton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Franklinton, 2019 Print
    2019 Franklinton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklinton, including Delville, Bethlehem, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Franklinton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Franklinton, 2022 Print
    2022 Franklinton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Henry County is revealed here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges near the Salt River. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds like Willhite Cem and trace the old road networks connecting Bethlehem to Franklinton.

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