1900s (20th Century) Maps of Independence, Kentucky

1. 1929 Map of Alexandria

   

   1929 Alexandria

   1929 Print · USGS

   Northern Kentucky and the Ohio River border appear here in the late twenties as a bustling landscape of ridge-top farms and river-valley rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Oak Island Ch, Grants Lick, and the many rural schools such as Carthage Sch.

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4. 1936 Map of Alexandria

   

   1936 Alexandria

   1936 Print · USGS

   Northern Kentucky and the Ohio River valley appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by sharp river bends and rural rail stops. Researchers can trace historic schools and parish centers like Sts Peter and Paul Sch, the winding Licking Valley Highway, and the riverside operations at Gubser Mill.

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7. 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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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 1961 Map of Alexandria, 1962 Print

    

    1961 Alexandria

    1962 Print · USGS

    Northern Kentucky in the early sixties remains a landscape of river-bend farms and ridge-line communities along the Kenton and Campbell county line. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family roads and landmark sites like Pleasant Ridge Ch, Grants Bend, and the Louisville and Nashville rail line.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 1981 Map of Alexandria, 1982 Print

    

    1981 Alexandria

    1982 Print · USGS

    In the early eighties, this Campbell County corridor shows the winding Licking River and its rural settlements. Genealogists can trace landmarks like St Matthew Ch, Aspen Grove, and the Louisville and Nashville rail line.

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34. 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.

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