Old Maps of London, Kentucky for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 27 historic maps of London. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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London, KY maps
(27)- 1893 Map of London
1893 London1893 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1897 Map of London
1897 London1897 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1952 Map of Lily, 1953 Print
1952 Lily1953 Print · USGSLaurel County in the early fifties shows a landscape balancing its frontier heritage with post-war development near the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Researchers can trace old family footprints at Old Union Ch, the McHargue School, and through the wooded paths of Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park. - 1952 Map of Bernstadt, 1954 Print
1952 Bernstadt1954 Print · USGSLaurel County at the dawn of the fifties shows a landscape of deep hollows and ridge-top settlements before modern development changed the terrain. Trace local history through the Wilderness Road, the Swiss Colony community, and rural landmarks like Lake View Ch.2 unique versions available - 1952 Map of London, 1954 Print
1952 London1954 Print · USGSLaurel County during the early 1950s was a landscape of expanding coal operations and established mountain communities. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail lines through East Bernstadt and Pittsburg or locate rural landmarks like Sue Bennett College and Landrum Cem.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
1957 Winchester1968 Print · USGSCentral Kentucky's landscape in the mid-twentieth century features the sprawling Fort Knox and the early parkway system. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Railway and find landmarks from Bernheim Forest to Pilot Knob.3 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Winchester
1960 Winchester1960 Print · USGSCentral Kentucky's diverse landscape is shown here at mid-century, from the bluegrass plains to the rugged Pottsville Escarpment. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting towns like Bardstown and Stanford alongside landmarks like Lake Cumberland. - 1961 Map of Lily, 1963 Print
1961 Lily1963 Print · USGSLaurel County during the early sixties shows a landscape where historic pioneer routes meet a growing industrial and aviation hub. You can trace family roots at Whittaker Cem, explore the layout of Sublimity City, or locate the many Strip Mines and rural schools like Valley Grove Sch. - 1969 Map of Bernstadt, 1971 Print
1969 Bernstadt1971 Print · USGSThe Daniel Boone National Forest and the waters of Wood Creek Lake define this Laurel County landscape in the late sixties. Genealogists can trace family roots through hillside sites like Bernstadt, Colony Sch, and Hazel Patch Cem.3 unique versions available - 1969 Map of London, 1972 Print
1969 London1972 Print · USGSLaurel County's transition from traditional rail towns to the modern parkway era is evident in the late sixties. Trace family history through Old Salem Cem, White Oak Sch, and the riverside community of McWhorter.2 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Lily, 1972 Print
1970 Lily1972 Print · USGSLaurel County settlement and industry are in transition here during the early seventies, from the campus of Sue Bennett College to the expanding Strip Mines near Lily. Researchers can trace old family names and community foundations at Gilbert Chapel, Whittaker Cem, and the Sublimity Sch. - 1982 Map of Somerset, 1983 Print
1982 Somerset1983 Print · USGSThe Lake Cumberland region and the Daniel Boone National Forest appear here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Broughtontown, Science Hill, and Sinking Valley Church while exploring the rail lines of the Southern Railway. - 2010 Map of Lily, 2010 Print
2010 Lily2010 Print · USGSLaurel County at the start of the 2010s shows a complex network of river valleys and rural settlements centered around Lily. Researchers can trace decades of local history through dozens of family landmarks like Owsley Cemetery and the grounds of London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field. - 2010 Map of Bernstadt, 2010 Print
2010 Bernstadt2010 Print · USGSLaurel County at the start of the decade reveals a landscape of high ridges and winding waterways. Researchers can trace family history at Snuffer Cemetery or follow the rail line through engineering landmarks like Tunnel Number 7 and Tunnel Number 9. - 2011 Map of London, 2011 Print
2011 London2011 Print · USGSLaurel County's county seat and surrounding hamlets are captured here during a period of modern growth and rural continuity. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Landrum Cemetery, Maplesville, and the community of East Bernstadt. - 2013 Map of Lily, 2013 Print
2013 Lily2013 Print · USGSLaurel County south of London comes into focus in this recent survey of the Kentucky foothills. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Ward Cemetery Rd and established communities such as Sublimity City and Fariston. - 2013 Map of Bernstadt, 2013 Print
2013 Bernstadt2013 Print · USGSBernstadt and the surrounding Kentucky hills are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape balances forest and infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the railroad through Tunnel Number 7 or locate homes along Wood Creek Lake and Arthur Ridge. - 2013 Map of London, 2013 Print
2013 London2013 Print · USGSLaurel County at the start of the 2010s shows the continued growth of London alongside its surrounding rural townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints through historic settlements like East Bernstadt, Pittsburg, and Maplesville. - 2016 Map of Lily, 2016 Print
2016 Lily2016 Print · USGSLaurel County at the edge of the national forest is mapped here in the mid-2010s as the rail corridor remains a vital artery through the hills. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hopkins Cem and Owsley Cem or study the community layouts of Lily and Fariston. - 2016 Map of London, 2016 Print
2016 London2016 Print · USGSLaurel County's transition from rural forest to regional center is clear in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Landrum Cem and Southard Cem or explore the early layouts of Pittsburg and East Bernstadt. - 2016 Map of Bernstadt, 2016 Print
2016 Bernstadt2016 Print · USGSLaurel County at the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest reveals a landscape defined by deep hollows and sophisticated rail infrastructure. You can trace historic railroad tunnels like Tunnel Number 6, locate local burial sites such as Whitt Cem, and explore the shoreline of Wood Cr Lake. - 2019 Map of Lily, 2019 Print
2019 Lily2019 Print · USGSLaurel County at the end of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by the growth of London and the winding Little Laurel River. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural burial grounds like Owsley Cem and Queens Cem. - 2019 Map of London, 2019 Print
2019 London2019 Print · USGSLaurel County settlements and the northern outskirts of LONDON are detailed here in 2019, as the town expands toward Pittsburg. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Litton Cem or locate the historic East Bernstadt Sch near the L & N RR. - 2019 Map of Bernstadt, 2019 Print
2019 Bernstadt2019 Print · USGSLaurel County at the end of the two-thousands-tens reveals a landscape where highland ridges meet suburban growth west of the county seat. Trace local genealogy and land use through Bernstadt, family sites like Snuffer Cem, and the waters of Wood Creek Lake. - 2022 Map of Bernstadt, 2022 Print
2022 Bernstadt2022 Print · USGSLaurel County at the edge of the plateau shows a landscape of deep hollows and historic ridges just north of London. Researchers can trace early routes along the Sheltowee Trace Trail and locate family sites like Whitt Cemetery or the settlement of Bernstadt.
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