1950s Maps of Jefferson County, Kentucky

1. 1950 Map of Fort Knox

   

   1950 Fort Knox

   1950 Print · USGS

   Fort Knox and its surroundings in the years following the war show a landscape transformed by military necessity and river valley geography. Researchers can trace the layout of the US Bullion Depository and Godman Field alongside older communities like West Point and Goldville.

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4. 1950 Map of Charlestown, 1952 Print

   

   1950 Charlestown

   1952 Print · USGS

   Southern Indiana was undergoing a major industrial and military transformation at mid-century as the Cold War intensified. Local researchers can trace the massive Indiana Arsenal, the path of the Pennsylvania RR, and family history at St Michael Ch or Pleasant Grove Cem.

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7. 1950 Map of New Albany, 1955 Print

   

   1950 New Albany

   1955 Print · USGS

   The riverfront communities of Indiana and Kentucky meet at the Ohio River during a mid-century period of heavy industry and rail expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial grounds like Portland Cem, institutional landmarks such as the County Infirmary, and long-standing schools including McCulloch Sch.

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10. 1950 Map of Kosmosdale, 1959 Print

    

    1950 Kosmosdale

    1959 Print · USGS

    Greater Louisville and the Ohio River valley are captured here at mid-century, showing the city's industrial south side meeting rural river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Lanesville Cem, the Waverly Hills Sanatorium, and Churchill Downs.

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13. 1951 Map of Anchorage

    

    1951 Anchorage

    1951 Print · USGS

    Jefferson and Oldham Counties appear here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by institutional campuses and rail-centered towns. Genealogists and historians can trace Ormsby Village, Berrytown, and the Kentucky Military Institute along the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.

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16. 1951 Map of Crestwood

    

    1951 Crestwood

    1951 Print · USGS

    The railroad corridor between Oldham and Jefferson counties is well-established in the early fifties, centering on the growth of Crestwood and Pewee Valley. Researchers can locate historic institutions like the Pewee Valley Sanitarium and State Prison, or trace old family land near Pleasant Hill Cem and Glenarm.

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19. 1951 Map of Kosmosdale

    

    1951 Kosmosdale

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River valley south of Louisville was a busy corridor of rail and road commerce in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Kosmosdale Sch, Mill Creek Cem, and the boundaries of the Fort Knox Military Reservation.

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22. 1951 Map of Jeffersonville

    

    1951 Jeffersonville

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River corridor near the Falls was a bustling hub of mid-century industry and suburban growth just after the war. Local historians can trace the footprints of the Indiana Arsenal, the Big Four RR Bridge, and old family landmarks from Claysburg to St Matthews.

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25. 1951 Map of Louisville East

    

    1951 Louisville East

    1951 Print · USGS

    Jefferson County is shown in the early fifties as the city reaches outward toward Okolona and Buechel. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Evergreen Cemetery and landmark institutions such as Standiford Field and the U S Army Medical Depot.

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28. 1951 Map of Jeffersontown

    

    1951 Jeffersontown

    1951 Print · USGS

    Eastern Jefferson County comes alive in the early fifties as the rural landscape between Jeffersontown and Middletown begins to develop. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots like Bullitt Cem and local landmarks like Eastern High Sch.

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31. 1951 Map of Fisherville

    

    1951 Fisherville

    1951 Print · USGS

    Eastern Jefferson County and the neighboring borderlands of Shelby and Spencer counties are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Fisherville, the grounds of the Lincoln Institute, and rural landmarks like Bethlehem Ch.

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34. 1951 Map of Waterford

    

    1951 Waterford

    1951 Print · USGS

    Spencer and Bullitt counties are mapped here in the early fifties, showing the rural landscape along the meandering Salt River. Genealogists can trace family connections through local landmarks like Carrithers Chapel, Whitfield, and the Locust Grove Sch.

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37. 1951 Map of Valley Station

    

    1951 Valley Station

    1951 Print · USGS

    Jefferson and Bullitt counties are shown here in the early fifties as small communities like Valley Station and Fairdale began to expand along the major rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural landmarks, including the South Jefferson Cem, Stonestreet, and Bethany Ch.

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40. 1951 Map of New Albany

    

    1951 New Albany

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River waterfront at mid-century shows the industrial heart of New Albany and Louisville linked by massive river and rail works. Genealogists can trace family roots through neighborhood landmarks like Blackiston Mill, Portland Cem, and the Silvercrest State Hospital.

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43. 1951 Map of Brooks

    

    1951 Brooks

    1951 Print · USGS

    In the early fifties, the knobs of northern Bullitt County served as a rugged backdrop to the busy corridor of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial sites such as McCawley Cem and Terry Cem, alongside landmarks like the Julius Rosenwald Sch.

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46. 1951 Map of Lanesville

    

    1951 Lanesville

    1951 Print · USGS

    Harrison County and the Ohio River valley appear here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of ridge-top farms and river landings. Genealogists can trace family names through sites like Shoemaker Cem, Lottick Corner, and Seven Springs Sch.

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49. 1951 Map of Mount Washington

    

    1951 Mount Washington

    1951 Print · USGS

    The crossroads of Bullitt and Jefferson counties come into focus in the early fifties, centered on the growing community of Mount Washington. Researchers can trace rural life along the Salt River through landmarks like Bethel Church, Lovvorn School, and numerous family plots like the Gentry Cemetery.

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52. 1951 Map of Louisville, 1959 Print

    

    1951 Louisville

    1959 Print · USGS

    Greater Louisville and Bullitt County are seen here in a period of rapid suburban growth following the war. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of landmarks like Evergreen Cemetery, Camp Taylor, and the rural schools of Okolona.

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55. 1955 Map of Brooks, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Brooks

    1956 Print · USGS

    In the mid-fifties, this Bullitt County corridor was balancing its rural roots with new industrial and highway growth. Genealogists can trace family names through the Brooks Cem and McCawley Cem, or locate historic landmarks like Hubers (Kenlite Sta) and Buttonmold Knob.

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58. 1955 Map of Jeffersontown, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Jeffersontown

    1956 Print · USGS

    Jefferson County is shown in a period of significant growth during the mid-fifties, as suburban neighborhoods began to replace rural acreage. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Spring Meadows Childrens Home, the Southern Railway, and old churches such as Beulah Ch.

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61. 1955 Map of Anchorage, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Anchorage

    1956 Print · USGS

    Eastern Jefferson County and the edge of Oldham County appear in the mid-fifties as a region of institutional campuses and established towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through Anchorage, Lyndon, and Griffytown, or locate landmarks like Central State Hospital and St Thomas Seminary.

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64. 1955 Map of Louisville East, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Louisville East

    1956 Print · USGS

    The eastern reaches of Jefferson County in the mid-fifties show a landscape of rapid suburban growth and massive infrastructure. Trace early airport layouts at Standiford Field or locate family plots in Calvary Cemetery and St Michael Cemetery.

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67. 1955 Map of Kosmosdale, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Kosmosdale

    1956 Print · USGS

    The river valley south of Louisville comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital corridors of the Illinois Central and Dixie Highway. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Bethany, Meadow Lawn, and the rural Elizabeth Ch.

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70. 1955 Map of Valley Station, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Valley Station

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Knobs region of Jefferson and Bullitt Counties comes into focus during the mid-fifties as suburban growth began to meet rural ridges. Researchers can locate many family cemeteries such as Reidinger Cem and Aebers Cem, or trace the rail lines through Valley Station and Barrallton.

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73. 1955 Map of New Albany, 1956 Print

    

    1955 New Albany

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River separates the growing industrial hubs of New Albany and Louisville in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and local institutions of the day, from the Falls of the Ohio to the Silvercrest State Hospital.

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