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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Nelson, Kentucky

Explore 8 historic maps of Nelson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Nelson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Nelson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Nelson, KY maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Central City
    1909 Map of Central City
    1909 Central City
    1909 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky's coal and river country comes alive in this early century survey of Muhlenberg, McLean, and Ohio counties. Researchers can trace historic river crossings at Kinchloe Ferry and Knotts Ferry or locate old community hubs like Shavers Chapel and Moorman.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Central City East, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Central City East, 1954 Print
    1953 Central City East
    1954 Print · USGS
    Muhlenberg County in the early 1950s was a bustling hub of rail transport and coal production along the river. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local landmarks like Richardson Chapel, Fairmount Cem, and the communities of Cleaton and Ceralvo.
  7. 1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Evansville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands between Indiana and Kentucky appear here during a period of robust industrial and military growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Illinois Central and find landmarks like US Lock and Dam No 48 or Camp Breckinridge.
  10. 1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Evansville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Kentucky meet along the Ohio River in this mid-century survey of a vital industrial and transport corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Owensboro and Newburgh or locate old rail lines like the Southern Ry.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Evansville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and its surrounding coalfields are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Illinois Central RR and explore regional landmarks like Mammoth Cave National Park and Angel Mounds State Memorial.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1963 Map of Central City East, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Central City East, 1965 Print
    1963 Central City East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Muhlenberg County was a hub of coal production and rail transport in the early sixties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families through Rose Hill Cem and Stewart Cem, or locate mining heritage near Cleaton and the Strip Mines.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1983 Map of Madisonville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Madisonville, 1984 Print
    1983 Madisonville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Western Kentucky coalfields and river valleys come into focus in the early eighties as the rail-and-river economy matured. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Dawson Springs, Mortons Gap, and Slaughters, or locate landmarks like Shake Rag Hills and Lake Malone.
  22. 1997 Map of Central City East, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Central City East, 1999 Print
    1997 Central City East
    1999 Print · USGS
    Muhlenberg County's coal country and the Green River valley are shown in the 1990s as industry reshapes the terrain. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rose Hill Cem and Green River Chapel or trace the early layouts of Cleaton and Martwick.
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