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1950s Maps of Prospect, Kentucky

Explore 5 historic maps of Prospect 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 Prospect'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Prospect's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Prospect, KY maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Anchorage
    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.
  4. 1951 Map of Jeffersonville
    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.
  7. 1955 Map of Anchorage, 1956 Print
    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.
  10. 1955 Map of Jeffersonville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Jeffersonville, 1957 Print
    1955 Jeffersonville
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the riverfronts of Jeffersonville and Louisville were hubs of industry and suburban expansion. Researchers can trace family sites from Asbury Chapel to the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, alongside the massive Indiana Arsenal.
  13. 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.
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