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1980s Maps of Jefferson County, Kentucky

Explore 18 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Jefferson County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Jefferson County, KY maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Waterford
    1981 Map of Waterford
    1981 Waterford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Spencer and Bullitt counties are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by the deep valleys of the Salt River. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural crossings near Waterford, Wilsonville, and Wheelers Ridge.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1981 Map of Brooks
    1981 Map of Brooks
    1981 Brooks
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson and Bullitt County borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s as suburban growth meets the rugged knobs of northern Kentucky. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like McCawley Cemetery and early industrial markers at Hubers (Kenlite Station).
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1981 Map of Kosmosdale
    1981 Map of Kosmosdale
    1981 Kosmosdale
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor south of Louisville in the early eighties shows a landscape of suburban expansion meeting heavy river-industry. Researchers can trace family roots at De Pauw Cem, locate the former site of Watson Lane Sch, or explore the rail networks of the Illinois Central Gulf.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1981 Map of Anchorage, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Anchorage, 1982 Print
    1981 Anchorage
    1982 Print · USGS
    Suburban Jefferson County comes into focus in the early eighties as highway expansion reshapes traditional neighborhoods. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Central State Hospital, the Kentucky Railway Museum, and settlements like Berrytown and O'Bannon.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1981 Map of Crestwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Crestwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Crestwood
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rail-corridor towns of Oldham County are seen here in the early eighties as they balanced rural heritage with suburban growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like the Confederate Cem, St Aloysius Sch, and the State Correctional Institute for Women.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1981 Map of Elizabethtown, 1983 Print
    1981 Map of Elizabethtown, 1983 Print
    1981 Elizabethtown
    1983 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky in the early eighties shows a landscape of military installations, state parks, and historic sites. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Louisville and Nashville or locate sites like Lebanon National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial National Historic Site.
  19. 1982 Map of Mount Washington
    1982 Map of Mount Washington
    1982 Mount Washington
    1982 Print · USGS
    Mount Washington and the Bullitt County borderlands are shown here in the early eighties as rural life and suburban growth began to meet. Researchers can find numerous family cemeteries and country churches, from St Francis Cem to Oak Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1982 Map of Jeffersonville
    1982 Map of Jeffersonville
    1982 Jeffersonville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor flourished in the early eighties as a hub of military industry and suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate burials at Zachary Taylor National Cem or trace the early footprints of St Matthews and Oak Park.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1982 Map of New Albany
    1982 Map of New Albany
    1982 New Albany
    1982 Print · USGS
    New Albany and Louisville face one another across the Ohio River during a period of significant industrial and suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites among numerous landmarks like Blackiston Mill, Fairview Cem, and the Indiana University Southeast Campus.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1982 Map of Valley Station
    1982 Map of Valley Station
    1982 Valley Station
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Jefferson County in the early eighties shows the suburban growth of Valley Station pressing against the wooded slopes of the Jefferson County Memorial Forest. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous family burial sites like Risinger Cem and Brown Cem, or locate landmarks from Waverly Hills to the quiet rail stop at Barralton.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1982 Map of Fisherville
    1982 Map of Fisherville
    1982 Fisherville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Eastern Jefferson County's rural landscape is captured here during the early eighties, showing the transition between farmsteads and suburban growth. Genealogists and locals can trace family lands near Fisherville, the Job Corps Center at Lincoln Ridge, and old rail stops like Boston.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1982 Map of Lanesville
    1982 Map of Lanesville
    1982 Lanesville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Harrison County and the Ohio River shoreline are captured here in the early 1980s as rural crossroads and riverside settlements thrived. Family historians can trace local roots at Lanesville Cem, Lottick Corner, and St Johns Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1982 Map of Louisville East, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Louisville East, 1983 Print
    1982 Louisville East
    1983 Print · USGS
    The eastern suburbs of Louisville appear here in the early eighties as a landscape of established neighborhoods and major transit hubs. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous parish schools and sprawling burial grounds including Cave Hill Cemetery and Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1982 Map of Jeffersontown, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Jeffersontown, 1983 Print
    1982 Jeffersontown
    1983 Print · USGS
    Jeffersontown and the eastern suburbs of Louisville are shown during a period of significant growth in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local landmarks like St Pauls Ch, Seatonville, and Tucker Station.
  43. 1983 Map of Louisville West, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Louisville West, 1984 Print
    1983 Louisville West
    1984 Print · USGS
    Greater Louisville and its southwestern neighborhoods are shown here just after the post-war suburban boom transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at St Stephens Cem or locate community anchors like Simmons University and the U S Naval Ordnance Plant.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1984 Map of Jeffersontown, 1987 Print
    1984 Map of Jeffersontown, 1987 Print
    1984 Jeffersontown
    1987 Print · USGS
    Eastern Jefferson County is shown in a phase of suburban maturation during the mid-eighties as Louisville expands eastward. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Seatonville, Tucker Station, and the historic core of Jeffersontown.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1985 Map of Lanesville, 1993 Print
    1985 Map of Lanesville, 1993 Print
    1985 Lanesville
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Indiana bluffs and Kentucky riverbank are captured here during the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from upland ridges to the industrial river corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Lanesville Cem, Heistand Cem, and the parish at St Johns Ch.
  52. 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
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