1950s Maps of Van Lear, Kentucky

Explore 2 historic maps of Van Lear 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 Van Lear'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 Van Lear's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Van Lear, KY maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Paintsville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Paintsville, 1955 Print
    1954 Paintsville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Johnson County comes to life as an industrial hub where the river and rail meet in the Appalachian foothills. Local historians can trace the development of Paintsville and outlying settlements like Staffordsville, Tutor Key, and the rail stops at Buchanan Station.

  2. 1957 Map of Jenkins, 1974 Print
    1957 Map of Jenkins, 1974 Print
    1957 Jenkins
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau in the mid-twentieth century reveals a complex landscape of winding river valleys and deep-seated industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Hazard, Jenkins, and Pikeville alongside extensive Numerous Oil and Gas Fields and the routes of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.

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