1890s Maps of Laurel County, Kentucky

Explore 6 historic maps of Laurel County from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Laurel County's landscape evolved across the 1890s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1890s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Laurel County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Laurel County, KY maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Williamsburg
    1890 Map of Williamsburg
    1890 Williamsburg
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky and Tennessee borderlands come alive in the late nineteenth century as the coal industry and railroads expand. Genealogists can trace family roots in Williamsburgh or locate early industrial sites like Beaver Mines and Steels Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1891 Map of Manchester
    1891 Map of Manchester
    1891 Manchester
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kentucky's mountain settlements and early salt industry come to life in the years following the Reconstruction era. Genealogists and historians can locate early family landmarks such as Moore Store, the Salt Works, and Boush Store.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1891 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1891 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1891 Cumberland Gap
    1891 Print · USGS
    The tri-state mountain corridor appears here in the late nineteenth century, showing the critical gateways through the Cumberland Mountains. Researchers can trace early river crossings like Mshenry Ford and historic settlements such as Barboursville and Pineville.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1893 Map of London
    1893 Map of London
    1893 London
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kentucky's plateau country was undergoing a railway-driven transformation in the early 1890s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous small communities like Broadhead, Gum Sulphur, and Altamont along the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.

  5. 1894 Map of Williamsburg
    1894 Map of Williamsburg
    1894 Williamsburg
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland River valley and the Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands are captured here during the late nineteenth-century coal and rail expansion. Researchers can trace early industrial sites like Beaver Mines and Kensee Coal Mine or locate family roots in Whitley and Chitwood.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1897 Map of London
    1897 Map of London
    1897 London
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky interior near the close of the nineteenth century centers on the vital Louisville and Nashville Railroad corridor. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops from Mt. Vernon to Bee Lick and Hazlepatch.
    5 unique versions available

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