1950s Maps of Salem, Kentucky
Explore 6 historic maps of Salem from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Salem's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
- See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring Salem's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Salem, KY maps
(6)- 1950 Map of Paducah
1950 Paducah1950 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1954 Map of Paducah
1954 Paducah1954 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1954 Map of Lola, 1955 Print
1954 Lola1955 Print · USGSSettlement and industry across the Livingston and Crittenden county line appear here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural life at Bethel Ch, Turkey Cem, and the decommissioned May Mines.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Salem, 1955 Print
1954 Salem1955 Print · USGSCrittenden and Livingston Counties show a landscape defined by fluorite and mineral extraction during the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks like Liberty Grove Ch, Mount Zion Ch, and the Keystone Mine and Fluorite Flotation Mill.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Cave In Rock, 1960 Print
1958 Cave In Rock1960 Print · USGSThe Ohio River valley and Crittenden County high ground are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of river ferries and rail-line towns. Local historians can trace family sites at Freedom Ch, follow the Illinois Central tracks through Crayne, or locate the old Fords Ferry crossing. - 1959 Map of Golconda, 1960 Print
1959 Golconda1960 Print · USGSThe Ohio River valley at the edge of the Shawnee National Forest comes alive in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by river traffic and upland mining. Trace local history through family-named landmarks like McMurray Chapel, Mantle Rock, and the Empire Gem Mine.2 unique versions available
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