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Old Maps of Elsmere, Kentucky

Explore 25 old maps of Elsmere, spanning from 1914 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1914 Map of West Cincinnati
    1914 Map of West Cincinnati
    1914 West Cincinnati
    1914 Print · USGS
    Cincinnati and the Ohio River valley appear here in a period of intense industrial growth and suburban expansion just before the First World War. Researchers can trace the dense rail networks of the Chesapeake and Ohio or locate early institutions like the Ohio Military Institute and Spring Grove Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Independence, 1952 Print
    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.
  7. 1950 Map of Covington, 1953 Print
    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.
  10. 1953 Map of Cincinnati, 1965 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Independence, 1956 Print
    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.
  16. 1955 Map of Covington, 1957 Print
    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.
  19. 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
  22. 1957 Map of Cincinnati
    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.
  25. 1961 Map of Independence, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Independence, 1962 Print
    1961 Independence
    1962 Print · USGS
    Kenton and Boone counties are shown here in the early sixties, as suburban expansion began to reach southward into traditional Kentucky farmland. Trace family roots and local history at Kenton High Sch, Independence Cem, or the Drive-in Theater near Florence.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1961 Map of Covington, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Covington, 1963 Print
    1961 Covington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor comes alive in the early sixties as industrial centers and hillside neighborhoods bridge the state line. Genealogists and historians can trace St Josephs Cemetery, find the St Johns Orphanage, or locate the Anderson Ferry crossing.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Louisville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and Kentucky Bluegrass are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a region balanced between industrial growth and its agrarian roots. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of county seats like Shelbyville and Paris, or locate established institutions such as Georgetown College and Bernheim Forest.
  34. 1981 Map of Covington
    1981 Map of Covington
    1981 Covington
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati meet along the river in the early eighties as suburban communities expand into the hills. Trace the development of Villa Hills and Fort Wright, or locate family sites at Highland Cemetery and Linden Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1981 Map of Independence, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Independence, 1982 Print
    1981 Independence
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky's suburban and rural transition is captured here in the early eighties as the area around INDEPENDENCE grew. Researchers can trace family roots through the Independence Cem or locate community hubs like the County Fairground and St Cecilias Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1986 Map of Cincinnati
    1986 Map of Cincinnati
    1986 Cincinnati
    1986 Print · USGS
    Greater Cincinnati and its tri-state surrounds are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth reached into the neighboring hills and river valleys. Researchers can trace the development of transit hubs like Greater Cincinnati International Airport and historic sites such as Spring Grove Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1986 Map of Falmouth
    1986 Map of Falmouth
    1986 Falmouth
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky and the Ohio River valley are shown here in the mid-1980s, highlighting the region's complex river-and-rail geography. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads connecting Big Bone Lick, Zion Church, and river towns like Falmouth and Augusta.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 2010 Map of Independence, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Independence, 2010 Print
    2010 Independence
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Covington, Florence, and other nearby areas
  49. 2010 Map of Covington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Covington, 2010 Print
    2010 Covington
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Cincinnati, Covington, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Independence, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Independence, 2013 Print
    2013 Independence
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Covington, Florence, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Covington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Covington, 2013 Print
    2013 Covington
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Cincinnati, Covington, and other nearby areas
  58. 2016 Map of Covington, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Covington, 2016 Print
    2016 Covington
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Cincinnati, Covington, and other nearby areas
  61. 2016 Map of Independence, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Independence, 2016 Print
    2016 Independence
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Covington, Florence, and other nearby areas
  64. 2019 Map of Independence, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Independence, 2019 Print
    2019 Independence
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Covington, Florence, and other nearby areas
  67. 2019 Map of Covington, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Covington, 2019 Print
    2019 Covington
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Cincinnati, Covington, and other nearby areas
  70. 2022 Map of Independence, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Independence, 2022 Print
    2022 Independence
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky's suburban landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, spanning the border of Boone and Kenton counties. Family historians can trace local burial sites like Saint Cecilias Cem and old settlements such as Ricedale and Staffordsburg.
  73. 2022 Map of Covington, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Covington, 2022 Print
    2022 Covington
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati meet along the Ohio River in this detailed survey of the 2020s. Trace your family roots through the Linden Grove Cem, visit the William Howard Taft National Historic Site, or locate the historic Anderson Ferry.
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