Old Maps of Independence, Kentucky for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 22 historic maps of Independence. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Independence's past.


Independence, KY maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Alexandria
    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.

  2. 1936 Map of Alexandria
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 1953 Map of Alexandria, 1955 Print
    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1961 Map of Alexandria, 1962 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 1981 Map of Alexandria, 1982 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 2010 Map of Independence, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Independence, 2010 Print
    2010 Independence
    2010 Print · USGS
    Kenton County is captured here at a moment of significant suburban expansion south of the Ohio River during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites including Saint Cecilias Cemetery, Ricedale, and White Tower.

  14. 2010 Map of Alexandria, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alexandria, 2010 Print
    2010 Alexandria
    2010 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky's river valleys and rolling uplands are captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets rural heritage. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Culbertson Cemetery and Simmons Cemetery, or trace landmarks like the Alexandria Fairgrounds.

  15. 2013 Map of Alexandria, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Alexandria, 2013 Print
    2013 Alexandria
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Kenton and Campbell County borderlands are shaped by the winding Licking River in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial grounds including White Cem and Simmons Cem, while tracing local landmarks like Grants Tunnel and Tenmile House.

  16. 2013 Map of Independence, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Independence, 2013 Print
    2013 Independence
    2013 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky's suburban and rural character is documented here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial sites including Independence Cem, Hoffman Cem, and the Rector Cem.

  17. 2016 Map of Independence, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Independence, 2016 Print
    2016 Independence
    2016 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky in the mid-2010s shows a dense network of suburban growth and traditional rural settlements across the Kenton County hills. Researchers can locate numerous family and parish grounds like Hoffman Cem and Rector Cem, alongside local landmarks such as Caintuckee Airport.

  18. 2016 Map of Alexandria, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Alexandria, 2016 Print
    2016 Alexandria
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Licking River valley south of Covington was a landscape of deep meanders and upland ridges during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous family burial sites such as Armstrong Cem and landmarks like Grants Tunnel.

  19. 2019 Map of Independence, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Independence, 2019 Print
    2019 Independence
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky's Kenton County reveals a blend of established townships and quiet rural outposts in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community landmarks, including Saint Cecilias Ch, Ricedale, and the Cruises Creek Baptist Church Cem.

  20. 2019 Map of Alexandria, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Alexandria, 2019 Print
    2019 Alexandria
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Licking River divides Kenton and Campbell counties in this modern study of Northern Kentucky. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial grounds including Simmons Cem and Rapp Cem near Visalia and Grants Tunnel.

  21. 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.

  22. 2022 Map of Alexandria, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Alexandria, 2022 Print
    2022 Alexandria
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northern Kentucky in the early 2020s shows a landscape of deep river bends and high ridges spanning the Kenton and Campbell county lines. Family history researchers can locate several rural burial grounds such as Culbertson Cem, Rapp Cem, and the Alexandria Cem.

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