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Old Maps of La Grange, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 36 historic maps of La Grange. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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La Grange, KY maps

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  1. 1932 Map of La Grange
    1932 Map of La Grange
    1932 La Grange
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Bluegrass region in the early thirties reveals a landscape defined by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the Ohio River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Henrysville Cemetery and several rural schoolhouses including Sweeney Sch.
  4. 1951 Map of Crestwood
    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.
  7. 1954 Map of Ballardsville, 1955 Print
    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.
  10. 1954 Map of Smithfield, 1955 Print
    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.
  13. 1954 Map of La Grange, 1956 Print
    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.
  16. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Crestwood, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Crestwood, 1961 Print
    1960 Crestwood
    1961 Print · USGS
    The rail towns of the Louisville and Nashville line prosper in the 1960s along the Oldham and Jefferson county border. Genealogists can trace family names at Pleasant Hill Cem, find the St Aloysius Sch, and locate the Pewee Valley Sanatorium.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1961 Map of Smithfield, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Smithfield, 1962 Print
    1961 Smithfield
    1962 Print · USGS
    Henry County in the early sixties remains a landscape of rail-side towns and winding creek valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and rural settlements like Smithfield, Pendleton, and the Sulphur Cem.
  25. 1961 Map of Ballardsville, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Ballardsville, 1962 Print
    1961 Ballardsville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Kentucky's rural landscape at the turn of the 1960s reveals a quiet network of farming communities along the Oldham and Shelby county lines. Researchers can trace family sites near Ballardsville School, Hebron Church, and the Olive Branch Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1961 Map of La Grange, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of La Grange, 1963 Print
    1961 La Grange
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky-Indiana border along the Ohio River comes into focus in the early 1960s, showing the sprawl of the State Reformatory Reservation and rural Oldham County. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks from the riverfront at Westport to the Louisville and Nashville rail corridor at Buckner.
  31. 1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Louisville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and Kentucky Bluegrass are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a region balanced between industrial growth and its agrarian roots. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of county seats like Shelbyville and Paris, or locate established institutions such as Georgetown College and Bernheim Forest.
  34. 1969 Map of Crestwood, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Crestwood, 1971 Print
    1969 Crestwood
    1971 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-creek landscape of Oldham and Jefferson Counties is captured here in the late sixties as suburban growth meets established rural institutions. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Confederate Cem, Pewee Valley Sanitarium, and the State Prison near Floyds Fork.
  37. 1969 Map of Smithfield, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Smithfield, 1971 Print
    1969 Smithfield
    1971 Print · USGS
    In the late sixties, this portion of Kentucky saw the arrival of the interstate era alongside deep-rooted rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Sulphur Ch, the Ballard School, and the Louisville and Nashville rail corridor.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1969 Map of La Grange, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of La Grange, 1972 Print
    1969 La Grange
    1972 Print · USGS
    Oldham County in the late 1960s shows a mix of growing rail towns and deep river history along the Ohio. Trace the development of La Grange and Buckner or locate family roots at Westport and Eighteenmile Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1981 Map of Crestwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Crestwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Crestwood
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rail-corridor towns of Oldham County are seen here in the early eighties as they balanced rural heritage with suburban growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like the Confederate Cem, St Aloysius Sch, and the State Correctional Institute for Women.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1986 Map of Louisville
    1986 Map of Louisville
    1986 Louisville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-1980s Louisville and southern Indiana are shown here during a decade of significant suburban growth and infrastructure development. Researchers can trace the layout of Cave Hill Cemetery, the expansion of Standiford Field, and industrial sites like the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 2010 Map of Crestwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Crestwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Crestwood
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers La Grange, including Louisville, Middletown, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Ballardsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ballardsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Ballardsville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers La Grange, including Chestnut Grove, Raymond Hill, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Smithfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Smithfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Smithfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers La Grange, including Smithfield, Jericho, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of La Grange, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of La Grange, 2010 Print
    2010 La Grange
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers La Grange, including Cedar Point, Greenhaven, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Ballardsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ballardsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Ballardsville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers La Grange, including Chestnut Grove, Raymond Hill, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Smithfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Smithfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Smithfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers La Grange, including Smithfield, Jericho, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Crestwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Crestwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Crestwood
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers La Grange, including Louisville, Middletown, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of La Grange, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of La Grange, 2013 Print
    2013 La Grange
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers La Grange, including Cedar Point, Greenhaven, and other nearby areas
  73. 2016 Map of Smithfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Smithfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Smithfield
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers La Grange, including Smithfield, Jericho, and other nearby areas
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