1950s Maps of Mason County, Kentucky

Explore 12 historic maps of Mason 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 Mason County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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


Mason County, KY maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Flemingsburg, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Flemingsburg, 1953 Print
    1951 Flemingsburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    The county seat of Flemingsburg and its surrounding Kentucky farmland are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and rural junctions. Genealogists can trace family locations through Fitche Chapel Cem, Arnold Cem, and the path of the Flemingsburg and Northern railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Cowan, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Cowan, 1953 Print
    1952 Cowan
    1953 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Fleming and Nicholas counties are captured here in the early fifties, centered on the winding Licking River. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Cowan, Blue Licks Spr, and Furman Chapel Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Maysville East, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Maysville East, 1953 Print
    1952 Maysville East
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley near the Mason County line is captured here in the early fifties, showing the vital river-and-rail corridor. Researchers can trace the riverfront development of Maysville or locate landmarks near Sand Hill and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.

  4. 1952 Map of Germantown, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Germantown, 1953 Print
    1952 Germantown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Bracken and Mason Counties are shown here in the early fifties, where the hill-and-hollow topography dictates the local road network. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Germantown, the old Fairgrounds, and rural landmarks like Sharon Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Elizaville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Elizaville, 1953 Print
    1952 Elizaville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Fleming and Mason counties appear here in the early fifties, showing the rural Kentucky landscape before the era of modern highway expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Clover Hill Ch or locate old rail stops like Flemingsburg Junction and Nepton.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1952 Map of Higginsport, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Higginsport, 1953 Print
    1952 Higginsport
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands of Kentucky and Ohio come into focus in the early 1950s, showing the riverside rail and road networks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Augusta, Dover, and the Rosemont Cem on the Kentucky shore.

  7. 1952 Map of Maysville West, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Maysville West, 1953 Print
    1952 Maysville West
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Mason County riverfront comes to life in the early 1950s, centered on the historic river town of Maysville and its vital rail connections. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Pleasant Green Ch or follow the old Chesapeake and Ohio line past South Ripley.

  8. 1952 Map of Sardis, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Sardis, 1953 Print
    1952 Sardis
    1953 Print · USGS
    Kentucky's ridge-and-hollow landscape comes into sharp focus in the early fifties at the junction of Mason, Bracken, and Robertson counties. Family historians can trace rural home sites and community landmarks like Salem Ch, Abigail, and the winding North Fork Licking River.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1952 Map of Orangeburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Orangeburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Orangeburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mason County hill country in the early fifties is mapped here, showing the rural life centered on the North Fork Licking River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Stone Lick Ch, Antioch Ch, and the hamlet of Orangeburg.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Mays Lick, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mays Lick, 1954 Print
    1952 Mays Lick
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mason County’s rolling farmland and river valleys are captured here in the early fifties, as the Louisville and Nashville railroad served the rural interior. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Finch Cem, St Patricks Cem, and the historic school sites at Mays Lick and Lewisburg.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Tollesboro, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Tollesboro, 1954 Print
    1953 Tollesboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    Lewis County hills and hollows are captured in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by ridge-top farms and creek-side hamlets. Researchers can trace family roots through Tollesboro and locate landmarks like Canaan Sch and Eskalapia Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Huntington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Huntington, 1966 Print
    1957 Huntington
    1966 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Ohio River valley is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the growth of Huntington and Ashland. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR and locate sites like the Chief Cornstalk Hunting Ground.
    3 unique versions available

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