Old Maps of Decoy, Kentucky for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Decoy. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Decoy, KY maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Hazard
    1891 Map of Hazard
    1891 Hazard
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kentucky's coal country is shown here in the late nineteenth century, focusing on the river-fed valleys of the Cumberland Plateau. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Hazard and Hyden or locate family homesteads near Crockettsville and Dwarf.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1914 Map of Troublesome
    1914 Map of Troublesome
    1914 Troublesome
    1914 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kentucky's mountain hollows and ridge-top boundaries are captured here during the early 20th century. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural educational sites like Balls Fork School and Caney School, or locate small settlements such as Buckhorn and Dwarf.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Vest, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Vest, 1955 Print
    1954 Vest
    1955 Print · USGS
    Knott County's narrow valleys and ridge-top boundaries are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's rural character before modern consolidation. Genealogists can locate family-named hollows like John Riley Br and local institutions such as Decoy Sch and Baker Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 1960 Map of Jenkins
    1960 Map of Jenkins
    1960 Jenkins
    1960 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kentucky and the West Virginia borderlands are captured at a mid-century peak of the coal and rail era. Trace the industrial corridors of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR through mountain hubs like Hazard and Jenkins.

  6. 1977 Map of Hazard, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Hazard, 1983 Print
    1977 Hazard
    1983 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kentucky's coal country comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, showing the deep-set river valleys and mountain gaps that shaped regional life. Genealogists can trace family connections through river-bottom settlements like Oneida, Krypton, and Bulan or follow the Seaboard System rail lines.

  7. 1992 Map of Vest
    1992 Map of Vest
    1992 Vest
    1992 Print · USGS
    Knott County's narrow hollows and deep creek beds are captured here in the early nineties, revealing a landscape shaped by both tradition and industry. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Compton Cem, Dobson Cem, and the community at Vest.

  8. 2010 Map of Vest, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Vest, 2010 Print
    2010 Vest
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Decoy, including Vest, Elmrock, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Vest, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Vest, 2013 Print
    2013 Vest
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Decoy, including Vest, Elmrock, and other nearby areas

  10. 2016 Map of Vest, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Vest, 2016 Print
    2016 Vest
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Decoy, including Vest, Elmrock, and other nearby areas

  11. 2019 Map of Vest, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Vest, 2019 Print
    2019 Vest
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Decoy, including Vest, Elmrock, and other nearby areas

  12. 2022 Map of Vest, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Vest, 2022 Print
    2022 Vest
    2022 Print · USGS
    Tracing the creek valleys of Knott and Breathitt counties in 2022, this map shows a landscape shaped by water and tradition. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Compton Cem and the communities of Decoy and Elmrock along the winding hollows.

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