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Old Maps of Grand Rivers, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

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Grand Rivers, KY maps

  1. 1928 Map of Eddyville
    1928 Map of Eddyville
    1928 Eddyville
    1928 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky's river valleys and mining districts are captured here in the late twenties before modern dams reshaped the Cumberland. Trace the old ferry crossings, family-run stops like Shelby's Store, and vanished school sites like Cherry Sch and Wilson Sch.
  4. 1929 Map of Smithland
    1929 Map of Smithland
    1929 Smithland
    1929 Print · USGS
    The convergence of the Ohio, Tennessee, and Cumberland Rivers defines this late 1920s survey of the Kentucky-Illinois border. Genealogists and researchers can trace riverside life through Haddox Ferry, Smithland, and vanished schoolhouses like Yellowbird Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1931 Map of Eddyville
    1931 Map of Eddyville
    1931 Eddyville
    1931 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky life along the winding Cumberland River is captured here in the late twenties, before the landscape was altered by massive dam projects. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Shelby's Store, the Nancy Hanks Mine, and Williams Chapel Sch.
  10. 1936 Map of Eddyville
    1936 Map of Eddyville
    1936 Eddyville
    1936 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky's river valleys appear here in the mid-1930s, showing the narrow land between the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers before the creation of major reservoirs. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sevenee Furnace Ch, Poplar Creek Sch, and the riverside Eureka Ferry.
  13. 1936 Map of Grand Rivers
    1936 Map of Grand Rivers
    1936 Grand Rivers
    1936 Print · USGS
    Grand Rivers sits at a strategic Kentucky crossroads in the mid-1930s, documenting the narrow land between two great river systems. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Grand Rivers and the Lyon and Livingston County line near the Cumberland River.
  16. 1936 Map of Smithland
    1936 Map of Smithland
    1936 Smithland
    1936 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers is captured here in the mid-1930s, documenting a landscape of river-dependent towns and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family sites like Sleeper Cemetery or Thompson Chapel and trace the original path of the Illinois Central Railroad.
  19. 1936 Map of Birmingham
    1936 Map of Birmingham
    1936 Birmingham
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and Cumberland rivers converge in the mid-1930s, showing the riverfront town of Birmingham before the creation of Kentucky Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial sites like Birmingham Cem and rural centers such as Yale Sch and the Birmingham Ferry.
  22. 1936 Map of Golden Pond
    1936 Map of Golden Pond
    1936 Golden Pond
    1936 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky’s river-locked interior is captured here in the mid-1930s, just before the creation of the great lakes. Local researchers can trace family roots at Birmingham or Fenton, and locate industrial landmarks like the Center Furnace and Star Lime Works.
  25. 1936 Map of Calvert City
    1936 Map of Calvert City
    1936 Calvert City
    1936 Print · USGS
    Marshall and Livingston counties are captured in the mid-1930s before dam construction permanently altered the Tennessee River valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Cothran Cem, Driskill Sch, and river crossings at Haddox Ferry.
  28. 1938 Map of Birmingham
    1938 Map of Birmingham
    1938 Birmingham
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers converge in Lyon County just before the regional landscape was transformed by dam projects. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Birmingham, find rural landmarks like Star Lime Works PO, or locate Harvard Ch and Birmingham Cem.
  31. 1942 Map of Smithland, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Smithland, 1957 Print
    1942 Smithland
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky's river-driven economy is on full display during the early 1940s as the Ohio, Cumberland, and Tennessee rivers converge. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Haddox Ferry and find family landmarks at Kincaid Mounds or the Klondike Mine.
  34. 1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Paducah
    1949 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers at the close of the 1940s reveals a region bound by water and rail. Researchers can trace historic river landings, timberlands in the Shawnee National Forest, and the coal-mining infrastructure around West Frankfort and Herrin.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Paducah
    1950 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great midwestern rivers defines this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the hubs of Paducah, Cairo, and Metropolis or locate family roots near the Wildcat Hills.
  40. 1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Paducah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky intersect at the great river confluences during this mid-century era of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and commerce through river towns like Cairo, Metropolis, and Golconda, or along the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Grand Rivers, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Rivers, 1956 Print
    1955 Grand Rivers
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Land Between the Lakes region appears here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of river trade and modern reservoir development. Genealogists and historians can trace family landings such as Doom Landing, old churches like Suwanee Furnace Church, and the McPhail School.
  46. 1955 Map of Birmingham Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Birmingham Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Birmingham Point
    1956 Print · USGS
    Between the Rivers in the mid-fifties, this area shows the dramatic transformation of the landscape following the creation of Kentucky Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like the Birmingham Cem, Nickell Cem, and the Oakland Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Calvert City, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Calvert City, 1956 Print
    1955 Calvert City
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Marshall County is caught between its rural roots and a burgeoning industrial future along the Tennessee River. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families at Wells Cem and Landrum Cem or locate former landmarks like Lutus Store.
  52. 1955 Map of Eddyville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Eddyville, 1957 Print
    1955 Eddyville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lyon County and the surrounding river country still center on the Cumberland River and the Illinois Central rail line. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at the Eddyville Ferry, Suwanee Furnace, and the State Penal Farm.
  55. 1955 Map of Golden Pond, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Golden Pond, 1957 Print
    1955 Golden Pond
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the peninsula between the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers was a landscape of deep hollows and new reservoirs. Trace family roots and local history through landmarks like Birmingham Cem, the ruins of Center Furnace, and Paradise Ch.
  58. 1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Dyersburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Four Rivers region comes alive in the mid-fifties, capturing the intricate borderlands of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river networks connecting Dyersburg, Caruthersville, and the shoreline of Reelfoot Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1958 Map of Calvert City, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Calvert City, 1959 Print
    1958 Calvert City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Marshall County's riverfront was undergoing a massive transformation in the late fifties as industrial growth took hold near the new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial grounds like Wells Cem and Duke Cem alongside the heavy engineering of Kentucky Dam and the Illinois Central railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Paducah
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lower Ohio Valley at mid-century is a landscape defined by its great rivers and newly formed reservoirs. Researchers can trace the riverfronts of Paducah and Metropolis, or locate smaller settlements like Old Shawneetown and Cave in Rock along the banks.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Paducah
    1964 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor of Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky is captured here during the height of the mid-century industrial era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks across several counties, from the rail yards of Paducah to the waters of Crab Orchard Lake and Kentucky Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1967 Map of Birmingham Point, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Birmingham Point, 1968 Print
    1967 Birmingham Point
    1968 Print · USGS
    In the late sixties, this area between the newly formed Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley reveals a landscape transformed by water. Researchers can trace the original location of Birmingham, find family burial grounds like Demumbers Cem, and follow the route of The Trace.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1967 Map of Grand Rivers, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Grand Rivers, 1970 Print
    1967 Grand Rivers
    1970 Print · USGS
    In the late 1960s, the landscape around the newly formed Lake Barkley was a hub of infrastructure and recreation. Trace the development of Grand Rivers and Kuttawa alongside landmarks like the Barkley Dam and Kentucky State Penitentiary Farm.
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