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1960s Maps of Nelson County, Kentucky

Explore 7 historic maps of Nelson County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 Nelson County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Nelson County, KY maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Winchester
    1960 Map of Winchester
    1960 Winchester
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's diverse landscape is shown here at mid-century, from the bluegrass plains to the rugged Pottsville Escarpment. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting towns like Bardstown and Stanford alongside landmarks like Lake Cumberland.
  4. 1962 Map of Cravens, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Cravens, 1964 Print
    1962 Cravens
    1964 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's rugged terrain is captured here in the early 1960s as the Knobs State Forest preserves the wooded uplands above the winding Beech Fork. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished landmarks like Cedar Creek Ch, the community of Cravens, and Indian Grave Ridge.
  7. 1962 Map of Samuels, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Samuels, 1964 Print
    1962 Samuels
    1964 Print · USGS
    Bullitt and Nelson counties are captured here in the early sixties as rural life followed the rails and rivers. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hahn Cem and trace old communities such as Deatsville, Brownington, and Henpeck.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1967 Map of Bardstown, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Bardstown, 1969 Print
    1967 Bardstown
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bardstown in the late sixties reveals a community balancing its deep historical roots with the arrival of modern infrastructure like the Blue Grass Parkway. Genealogists can locate family landmarks along St Thomas Road or explore sites like Nazareth and Early Times.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1967 Map of Nelsonville, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Nelsonville, 1969 Print
    1967 Nelsonville
    1969 Print · USGS
    The hills of central Kentucky are shown here in the late 1960s as new parkways began to intersect with historic routes. Genealogists can trace family names at Daugherty Cem and Potts Spring Cem or follow the path of the Kentucky Lincoln Trail.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1967 Map of Cravens, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Cravens, 1969 Print
    1967 Cravens
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Nelson County hills near the Beech Fork are captured in the late sixties as the modern parkway began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Cedar Creek Ch and remote hollows including Spooky Hollow and Wolf Pen Hol.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1967 Map of Lebanon Junction, 1983 Print
    1967 Map of Lebanon Junction, 1983 Print
    1967 Lebanon Junction
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rail and river corridors of Bullitt and Nelson counties meet in the late sixties as the Kentucky Turnpike reshapes the landscape. Trace local heritage at the Little Brick Sch, Mt Carmel Ch, and the rail junction at Lebanon Junction.
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