1950s Maps of Oldham County, Kentucky

1. 1950 Map of Charlestown, 1952 Print

   

   1950 Charlestown

   1952 Print · USGS

   Southern Indiana was undergoing a major industrial and military transformation at mid-century as the Cold War intensified. Local researchers can trace the massive Indiana Arsenal, the path of the Pennsylvania RR, and family history at St Michael Ch or Pleasant Grove Cem.

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4. 1951 Map of Anchorage

   

   1951 Anchorage

   1951 Print · USGS

   Jefferson and Oldham Counties appear here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by institutional campuses and rail-centered towns. Genealogists and historians can trace Ormsby Village, Berrytown, and the Kentucky Military Institute along the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.

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7. 1951 Map of Crestwood

   

   1951 Crestwood

   1951 Print · USGS

   The railroad corridor between Oldham and Jefferson counties is well-established in the early fifties, centering on the growth of Crestwood and Pewee Valley. Researchers can locate historic institutions like the Pewee Valley Sanitarium and State Prison, or trace old family land near Pleasant Hill Cem and Glenarm.

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10. 1951 Map of Jeffersonville

    

    1951 Jeffersonville

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River corridor near the Falls was a bustling hub of mid-century industry and suburban growth just after the war. Local historians can trace the footprints of the Indiana Arsenal, the Big Four RR Bridge, and old family landmarks from Claysburg to St Matthews.

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13. 1953 Map of Bedford, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Bedford

    1954 Print · USGS

    Bedford and the surrounding Trimble County hills appear here in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by the Little Kentucky River. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Hickory Grove Ch, Poplar Ridge, and the Louisville and Nashville rail line.

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16. 1953 Map of Bethlehem, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Bethlehem

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River border between Indiana and Kentucky is documented here in the early fifties, showing the ferry and landing points of the era. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Elizabeth Ch, Wises Landing, and the Mahoney Cem.

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19. 1954 Map of Ballardsville, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Ballardsville

    1955 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Shelby and Oldham Counties are shown in the mid-fifties during a period of steady agricultural tradition. Researchers can locate community hubs like Ballardsville, trace family roots at Fairview Cem, and find local landmarks such as Gleneyrie Sch.

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22. 1954 Map of Smithfield, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Smithfield

    1955 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Henry and Oldham counties come to life in the mid-1950s as a vital railroad corridor. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and rail-side settlements from La Grange to Smithfield, including the IOOF Cem and the Little Kentucky River.

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25. 1954 Map of La Grange, 1956 Print

    

    1954 La Grange

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Oldham County is captured here as a landscape of rail-connected towns and riverfront settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of La Grange and Buckner, alongside landmarks like Valley Rest Cem and the La Grange State Reformatory.

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28. 1954 Map of Owen, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Owen

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River corridor comes alive in the mid-1950s, bridging the gap between Indiana military sites and Kentucky ridge-top communities. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Salem Cem, the Tunnel Mill Scout Camp, and Liberty Sch.

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31. 1955 Map of Anchorage, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Anchorage

    1956 Print · USGS

    Eastern Jefferson County and the edge of Oldham County appear in the mid-fifties as a region of institutional campuses and established towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through Anchorage, Lyndon, and Griffytown, or locate landmarks like Central State Hospital and St Thomas Seminary.

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34. 1955 Map of Jeffersonville, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Jeffersonville

    1957 Print · USGS

    In the mid-fifties, the riverfronts of Jeffersonville and Louisville were hubs of industry and suburban expansion. Researchers can trace family sites from Asbury Chapel to the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, alongside the massive Indiana Arsenal.

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37. 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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