1950s Maps of Jessamine County, Kentucky

Explore 12 historic maps of Jessamine 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.

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Jessamine County, KY maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Keene, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Keene, 1953 Print
    1952 Keene
    1953 Print · USGS
    The rolling Bluegrass region near the Jessamine and Woodford county lines is captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities of Keene and Dixon Town, or locate landmarks like Ebenezer Cem and Clover Bottom Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Valley View, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Valley View, 1953 Print
    1952 Valley View
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky River meanders through the Madison and Jessamine county lines in the early fifties, anchored by the river landing at Valley View. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Newby Sch and several country churches, including Taylors Chapel and Antioch Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Little Hickman, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Little Hickman, 1953 Print
    1952 Little Hickman
    1953 Print · USGS
    Jessamine County and the winding Kentucky River are captured here in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of tight-knit rural communities. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Roberts Chapel, Daniel Boones Cave, and the Camp Nelson National Cem.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Nicholasville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Nicholasville, 1953 Print
    1952 Nicholasville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Bluegrass heartland of Jessamine County comes alive in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of rural schools and rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like Providence Ch, Lyons Sch, and the winding path of Hickman Creek.

  5. 1952 Map of Buckeye, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Buckeye, 1953 Print
    1952 Buckeye
    1953 Print · USGS
    Garrard County's high ridges and river bends are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of crossroads hamlets and family farmsteads. Researchers can locate community centers like Teatersville and Bourne or trace rural churches such as Mt Hebron Ch.

  6. 1952 Map of Coletown, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Coletown, 1953 Print
    1952 Coletown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Fayette and Jessamine counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by historic pikes and the winding Kentucky River. Researchers can trace old family sites and crossroads communities like Coletown, Jonestown, and the Eldridge Cem.

  7. 1952 Map of Wilmore, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Wilmore, 1953 Print
    1952 Wilmore
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Jessamine County landscape near the Kentucky River is captured in the early fifties, showing the area's transition into the mid-century era. Genealogists and historians can locate established property patterns near Wilmore and the historic grounds of Shakertown.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Versailles, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Versailles, 1955 Print
    1954 Versailles
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Versailles and Woodford County are captured here during a period of steady growth and local industrial activity. Researchers can trace family-named sites and vanished institutions like Hunter Town, Simmons High Sch, and the Phosphate Strip Mine.

  9. 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

  10. 1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Winchester
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's landscape in the mid-twentieth century features the sprawling Fort Knox and the early parkway system. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Railway and find landmarks from Bernheim Forest to Pilot Knob.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Coletown, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Coletown, 1960 Print
    1959 Coletown
    1960 Print · USGS
    Fayette County at the close of the 1950s shows the growing city of Lexington expanding south toward the Kentucky River. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family landmarks and community centers including Walnut Hill Ch, Shelby Sch, and the Eldridge Cem.

  12. 1959 Map of Nicholasville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Nicholasville, 1960 Print
    1959 Nicholasville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jessamine County's rolling farmland and the growing town of Nicholasville are captured here during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of Hickman Creek, locate the County High Sch, or find family sites near Union Mills.

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