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Historical Maps of Nelson County, Kentucky

What stories do these 62 old maps tell about Nelson County's past? From 1949 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Nelson County's history through maps:

  • Trace Nelson County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Nelson County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Nelson County, KY maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Cravens, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of Cravens, 1952 Print
    1949 Cravens
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Bardstown, Cravens, and other nearby areas
  3. 1949 Map of Samuels, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Samuels, 1953 Print
    1949 Samuels
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Samuels, Lenore, and other nearby areas
  5. 1949 Map of Shepherdsville, 1959 Print
    1949 Map of Shepherdsville, 1959 Print
    1949 Shepherdsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Bardstown, Shepherdsville, and other nearby areas
  7. 1952 Map of Chaplin, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Chaplin, 1953 Print
    1952 Chaplin
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Chaplin, Van Buren, and other nearby areas
  9. 1952 Map of Chaplin, 1968 Print
    1952 Map of Chaplin, 1968 Print
    1952 Chaplin
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Chaplin, Van Buren, and other nearby areas
  11. 1953 Map of Howardstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Howardstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Howardstown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Stiles, Attilla, and other nearby areas
  13. 1953 Map of Loretto, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Loretto, 1954 Print
    1953 Loretto
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Loretto, Greenbrier, and other nearby areas
  15. 1953 Map of Brush Grove, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Brush Grove, 1954 Print
    1953 Brush Grove
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Willisburg, Pleasant Grove, and other nearby areas
  17. 1953 Map of Nelsonville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Nelsonville, 1954 Print
    1953 Nelsonville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Nelsonville, Roanoke, and other nearby areas
  19. 1953 Map of Maud, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Maud, 1954 Print
    1953 Maud
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Maud, Valley Hill, and other nearby areas
  21. 1953 Map of Saint Catharine, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Catharine, 1954 Print
    1953 Saint Catharine
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Loretto, Burkes Spring, and other nearby areas
  23. 1953 Map of Bardstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bardstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Bardstown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Bardstown, Botland, and other nearby areas
  25. 1953 Map of New Haven, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of New Haven, 1954 Print
    1953 New Haven
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including New Haven, Gethsemane, and other nearby areas
  27. 1953 Map of Bloomfield, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bloomfield, 1954 Print
    1953 Bloomfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Bloomfield, Wakefield, and other nearby areas
  29. 1953 Map of Hodgenville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hodgenville, 1955 Print
    1953 Hodgenville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Hodgenville, Jericho, and other nearby areas
  31. 1953 Map of Fairfield, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Fairfield, 1955 Print
    1953 Fairfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Fairfield, Coxs Creek, and other nearby areas
  33. 1953 Map of Raywick, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Raywick, 1955 Print
    1953 Raywick
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Loretto, Raywick, and other nearby areas
  35. 1953 Map of Nelsonville, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Nelsonville, 1965 Print
    1953 Nelsonville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Nelsonville, Roanoke, and other nearby areas
  37. 1953 Map of Hodgenville, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of Hodgenville, 1967 Print
    1953 Hodgenville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Hodgenville, Jericho, and other nearby areas
  39. 1953 Map of Raywick, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of Raywick, 1967 Print
    1953 Raywick
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Loretto, Raywick, and other nearby areas
  41. 1953 Map of Brush Grove, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Brush Grove, 1968 Print
    1953 Brush Grove
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Willisburg, Pleasant Grove, and other nearby areas
  43. 1953 Map of New Haven, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of New Haven, 1968 Print
    1953 New Haven
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including New Haven, Gethsemane, and other nearby areas
  45. 1953 Map of Howardstown, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Howardstown, 1968 Print
    1953 Howardstown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Stiles, Attilla, and other nearby areas
  47. 1953 Map of Maud, 1969 Print
    1953 Map of Maud, 1969 Print
    1953 Maud
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Maud, Valley Hill, and other nearby areas
  49. 1953 Map of Bloomfield, 1969 Print
    1953 Map of Bloomfield, 1969 Print
    1953 Bloomfield
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Bloomfield, Wakefield, and other nearby areas
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