1950s Maps of Marion County, Kentucky

Explore 15 historic maps of Marion 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 Marion 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.
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Start exploring Marion County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Marion County, KY maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Bradfordsville, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Bradfordsville, 1954 Print
    1952 Bradfordsville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The forks of the Rolling Fork river in the early fifties define this central Kentucky landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts and family cemeteries near Bradfordsville, Merrimac, and the ridges of Muldraugh Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Mackville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Mackville, 1954 Print
    1953 Mackville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's rural landscape is captured here in the early fifties, showing the farming communities at the junction of four counties. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Cocanougher Cem, Pottsville, and Beech Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Howardstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Howardstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Howardstown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Settlement along the Rolling Fork is captured here in the early fifties at the intersection of Nelson and Larue counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like St Vincent de Paul Cem, Gleanings, and the Levelwood Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Bradfordsville NE, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bradfordsville NE, 1954 Print
    1953 Bradfordsville NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marion and Casey counties in the early fifties are shown here as a landscape of ridge-top boundaries and valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Weatherford Cem, McFarland Sch, and the community at Jacktown.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Loretto, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Loretto, 1954 Print
    1953 Loretto
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marion County life in the early fifties was centered on parish communities and the railroad corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Holy Cross, Sisters of Loretto Convent, and the Dant (Dants Sta) rail stop.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Gravel Switch, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Gravel Switch, 1954 Print
    1953 Gravel Switch
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marion County and the surrounding knobs are shown here in the mid-1950s as rural life centered on the Louisville and Nashville rail line. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Aliceton Cem, Doctors Fork Ch, and the Jane Todd Crawford Trail.

  7. 1953 Map of Saloma, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Saloma, 1954 Print
    1953 Saloma
    1954 Print · USGS
    Taylor and Marion counties are shown in the early fifties during a peak era for rural Kentucky schoolhouses and country churches. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Saloma, White Rose, and landmarks like Arvins Grove Sch or St Matthews Cem.

  8. 1953 Map of Saint Catharine, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Catharine, 1954 Print
    1953 Saint Catharine
    1954 Print · USGS
    Washington County's rural landscapes and Catholic heritage are preserved in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Burkes Spring and Bearwallow or study the grounds of Saint Catharine Academy.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Lebanon East, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Lebanon East, 1954 Print
    1953 Lebanon East
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the early fifties shows a rural landscape of ridges and creek bottoms as it appeared before modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like St Ives Cem, Ryder Cem, and the small settlement of Cartwright along the rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Springfield, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Springfield, 1954 Print
    1953 Springfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    Springfield and the surrounding Washington County countryside are captured here in the early fifties, centered on the historic junction of major roads. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like St Dominics Cem, Jimtown, and Bethlehem Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Raywick, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Raywick, 1955 Print
    1953 Raywick
    1955 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of river-bottom farms and rural church communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through the St Francis Xavier Cem, the settlement of Raywick, and Highview Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Spurlington, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Spurlington, 1955 Print
    1953 Spurlington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Muldraugh Hill country of Taylor and Marion counties is captured in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Louisville and Nashville rail line. Trace family roots at Spurlington or explore old school sites like Palestine Sch and Union Ridge Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1953 Map of Lebanon West, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Lebanon West, 1968 Print
    1953 Lebanon West
    1968 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and rail-dependent towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Frogtown, the National Cemetery at Lebanon, or the parish at Calvary.

  14. 1953 Map of Bradfordsville, 1976 Print
    1953 Map of Bradfordsville, 1976 Print
    1953 Bradfordsville
    1976 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Marion, Casey, and Taylor counties are captured here in the early fifties during a time of small-town schoolhouses and country churches. Researchers can trace family roots at Pine Grove Sch, Shreve Cem, and the settlement of Jacktown.

  15. 1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Winchester
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central 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

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