1950s Maps of Magoffin County, Kentucky

Explore 16 historic maps of Magoffin County 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 Magoffin County'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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Magoffin County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Magoffin County, KY maps

(16)
  1. 1950 Map of Lenox, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Lenox, 1953 Print
    1950 Lenox
    1953 Print · USGS
    Morgan County in the early fifties is captured here through its intricate river valleys and remote ridge-top settlements. Researchers can locate numerous family-named landmarks like Adkins Cem, the community at Cottle Bend, and the historic Gordon Ford.

  2. 1951 Map of Tiptop, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Tiptop, 1952 Print
    1951 Tiptop
    1952 Print · USGS
    Breathitt and Magoffin counties are captured here in the early fifties, showcasing the intricate system of hollows and ridges that defined the coalfield economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the John Bailey Cem and Decoy PO alongside the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Cannel City, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Cannel City, 1952 Print
    1951 Cannel City
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Morgan and Wolfe County borderlands come to life in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by narrow hollows and ridge-top knobs. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wells Cem or trace the old post offices at Buskirk (P O) and Insko (PO).

  4. 1951 Map of Guage, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Guage, 1952 Print
    1951 Guage
    1952 Print · USGS
    Breathitt County in the early fifties is mapped here as a network of narrow valleys and family-named landmarks centered on the winding Quicksand Creek. Local historians can trace numerous small schoolhouses and family burial grounds, including the Keith Sch, Big Caney Ch, and Mc Quinn Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of White Oak, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of White Oak, 1953 Print
    1951 White Oak
    1953 Print · USGS
    Magoffin and Morgan counties are shown in the early fifties as traditional rural life met the growing extraction industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Millard Cem and Patrick Cem or early schoolhouses such as Trace Fork Sch.

  6. 1951 Map of Dingus, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Dingus, 1953 Print
    1951 Dingus
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Morgan County backcountry in the early fifties reveals a network of tight-knit hollows defined by the coal and creek-bottom economy. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Peddler Gap Sch, Lenton Ch, and the Daniel Cem.

  7. 1951 Map of Salyersville North, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Salyersville North, 1953 Print
    1951 Salyersville North
    1953 Print · USGS
    Magoffin County was a landscape of remote mountain schoolhouses and family cemeteries in the early fifties. Local historians can trace dozens of rural landmarks, from Salyersville on the Licking River to the numerous Oil Wells and the Rockhouse Ch in the northern hollows.

  8. 1951 Map of Lenox, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Lenox, 1953 Print
    1951 Lenox
    1953 Print · USGS
    Morgan County's river valleys and ridgelines are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape organized around its creeks and hollows. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Cottle Cem, Patton Cem, and the crossing at Gordon Ford.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1951 Map of Seitz, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Seitz, 1953 Print
    1951 Seitz
    1953 Print · USGS
    Magoffin County at mid-century reveals a landscape of isolated hollows and creek-side communities before major modernization. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and schools like Puncheon Cem, Wagers Sch, and the settlements at Seitz and Netty.

  10. 1951 Map of Salyersville South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Salyersville South, 1953 Print
    1951 Salyersville South
    1953 Print · USGS
    Magoffin County life in the early fifties was centered on the river valleys and the busy Chesapeake and Ohio rail line. Researchers can trace family sites at Swampton, locate dozens of remote hollow schools like Bear Branch Sch, and find ancestors in the Gardner Cem.

  11. 1951 Map of Lee City, 1965 Print
    1951 Map of Lee City, 1965 Print
    1951 Lee City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Wolfe County in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of tight-knit hollows and ridge-line communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous landmarks like Wheel Rim (Elam Cem), Magoffin Institute, and Lee City.

  12. 1953 Map of Ivyton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ivyton, 1955 Print
    1953 Ivyton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Magoffin and Johnson Counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by traditional Appalachian settlements and a booming gas industry. Genealogists can trace family names across dozens of landmarks, from the Joe Howard Cem to the Crusade Sch and Salyers Ch.

  13. 1954 Map of Oil Springs, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Oil Springs, 1955 Print
    1954 Oil Springs
    1955 Print · USGS
    Johnson County was a hub of energy production and rural community life in the mid-fifties. You can trace the historic locations of Mashfork PO, local landmarks like the Lookout Tower, and numerous schools including Tick Lick Sch and Fairview Sch.

  14. 1954 Map of David, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of David, 1956 Print
    1954 David
    1956 Print · USGS
    Magoffin County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of tight hollows and ridge-top boundaries. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local institutions like Waldo Wayside Church and the Head of Licking School.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of Handshoe, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Handshoe, 1956 Print
    1954 Handshoe
    1956 Print · USGS
    Knott County, Kentucky, is shown in the mid-fifties as a landscape of interconnected hollows and mountain-ridge settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites such as Joshua Sch, Dave Conley Sch, and the remote outpost of Larksiane.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 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.

End of results
Showing maps 1-16 of 16

Top cities of Magoffin County


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Magoffin County?
  • What is the oldest map of Magoffin County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Magoffin County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Magoffin County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Magoffin County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Magoffin County?
  • Where are historical maps of Magoffin County sourced from?