1950s Maps of Nicholas County, Kentucky

1. 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.

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4. 1952 Map of Sharpsburg, 1953 Print

   

   1952 Sharpsburg

   1953 Print · USGS

   Central Kentucky's deeply incised creek valleys and rural crossroads are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land near Sharpsburg, Springfield Cem, and the meandering banks of Hinkston Creek.

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7. 1952 Map of Sherburne, 1953 Print

   

   1952 Sherburne

   1953 Print · USGS

   The Licking River valley at the border of Fleming, Bath, and Nicholas counties is captured here in the early 1950s. Family historians can trace rural roots through numerous burial sites like Gilead Cem and Porter Cem, or locate old river settlements like Sherburne and Marthas Mills.

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10. 1952 Map of North Middletown, 1953 Print

    

    1952 North Middletown

    1953 Print · USGS

    In the early fifties, the rolling Bluegrass country around North Middletown remained a landscape of quiet farms and family history. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like the Edward Boone Grave, Thomason Cem, and the historic Cane Ridge Meetinghouse.

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13. 1952 Map of Piqua, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Piqua

    1954 Print · USGS

    Nicholas and Robertson counties are shown in the early fifties as the Licking River cuts through the northern Kentucky hills. Genealogists can find numerous rural landmarks such as Wagoners Chapel, Needmore Ch, and the small community of Kentontown.

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16. 1952 Map of Shady Nook, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Shady Nook

    1954 Print · USGS

    Harrison County in the early fifties is shown here as a series of tight-knit rural communities connected by the winding Licking River. You can trace old family roots through landmarks like Harding Cem, the Republican Ch, and the crossroads at Shady Nook.

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19. 1953 Map of Carlisle, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Carlisle

    1954 Print · USGS

    Nicholas County and the town of Carlisle are shown in detail during the early 1950s as the rail-and-road network defined local life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Stokes Cem, Oakland Mills Ch, and the Parks Sch.

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22. 1953 Map of Moorefield, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Moorefield

    1954 Print · USGS

    Nicholas County and its borderlands in the early fifties show a rural landscape defined by the deep bends of the Licking River. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Parrish Chapel Cemetery and the settlement of Moorefield.

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25. 1953 Map of Millersburg, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Millersburg

    1954 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Bourbon County comes to life as a network of rail-side towns and winding creek valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots at Old Historic Cem, Ruddels Mills, or the campus of the Millersburg Military Institute.

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28. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print

    

    1956 Louisville

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River valley and the Kentucky Bluegrass are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered towns and military land use at Fort Knox and the Jefferson Proving Ground.

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31. 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.

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