1950s Maps of Kenton County, Kentucky

1. 1950 Map of Independence, 1952 Print

   

   1950 Independence

   1952 Print · USGS

   Northern Kentucky in the early postwar years reveals a landscape of ridge-top farms and creek-bottom rail lines. Researchers can trace family sites near Independence or locate rural landmarks like New Banklick Ch and Independence Sta.

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4. 1950 Map of Walton, 1952 Print

   

   1950 Walton

   1952 Print · USGS

   Northern Kentucky's rail-dependent landscape is captured here at mid-century, centered on the busy junction at Walton. Genealogists can trace family heritage through dozens of small burial grounds like Cook-Smith Cem and Grayson Cem or rural stops at Bracht Station.

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7. 1950 Map of Covington, 1953 Print

   

   1950 Covington

   1953 Print · USGS

   Northern Kentucky's riverfront and southern suburbs are captured here at the mid-century mark as neighborhoods expanded along the Dixie Highway. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Highland Cem or locate community landmarks like the Villa Madonna and Dixie Heights High Sch.

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10. 1952 Map of Newport, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Newport

    1953 Print · USGS

    Northern Kentucky during the early fifties shows a bustling riverfront and established hillside neighborhoods at the junction of two major rivers. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Evergreen Cemetery, Kenton Co Infirmary, and numerous schools including Bellevue High Sch.

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13. 1953 Map of De Mossville, 1955 Print

    

    1953 De Mossville

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Licking River valley in the early fifties was a landscape of tight-knit rail communities and upland farms where Kenton, Campbell, and Pendleton counties meet. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Smith Cem, DeMossville, and country churches like Oak Island Ch.

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16. 1953 Map of Alexandria, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Alexandria

    1955 Print · USGS

    Northern Kentucky in the early fifties shows a landscape of winding river valleys and hilltop communities. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail line and locate landmarks like the Tenmile House, White Villa, and Claryville.

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19. 1953 Map of Cincinnati, 1965 Print

    

    1953 Cincinnati

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River valley and the industrial heartland of Indiana and Ohio are captured here during the mid-century peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace connections between Cincinnati and outlying military sites like Camp Atterbury and Bakalar AFB.

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22. 1955 Map of Independence, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Independence

    1956 Print · USGS

    Kenton County communities like Independence and Florence are shown in the mid-fifties as they balanced rural tradition with post-war growth. Researchers can trace family history through several local landmarks, including Independence Cem, Eggleston Ch, and the Simon Kenton High Sch.

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25. 1955 Map of Newport, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Newport

    1957 Print · USGS

    The riverfront communities of Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio are captured here in the mid-fifties as urban density expands into the surrounding hills. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional landmarks like Evergreen Cemetery, Lunken Airport, and the St Anne Convent.

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28. 1955 Map of Covington, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Covington

    1957 Print · USGS

    Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky come alive in this mid-fifties survey of the bustling riverfront and its growing suburbs. Researchers can trace historical church parishes and schools like St Marys Hosp, St Johns Cem, and Villa Madonna Academy across the river valley.

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31. 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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34. 1957 Map of Cincinnati

    

    1957 Cincinnati

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River valley and its surrounding highlands thrived during the mid-fifties industrial peak, centered on the bustling Cincinnati and Dayton metropolitan hubs. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and military sites like Wright-Patterson AFB and Camp Atterbury.

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