1960s Maps of Powell County, Kentucky

Explore 8 historic maps of Powell 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 Powell 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.
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Start exploring Powell County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Powell County, KY maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Jenkins
    1960 Map of Jenkins
    1960 Jenkins
    1960 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kentucky and the West Virginia borderlands are captured at a mid-century peak of the coal and rail era. Trace the industrial corridors of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR through mountain hubs like Hazard and Jenkins.

  2. 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.

  3. 1965 Map of Levee, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Levee, 1966 Print
    1965 Levee
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Montgomery and Clark counties are captured here as traditional farming communities meet the sharp hills of the Knobs. Researchers can trace ancestral locations like Kiddville, Indian Fields, and the Willoughby Cem near Camargo.

  4. 1965 Map of Hedges, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Hedges, 1966 Print
    1965 Hedges
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Clark County's ridge-and-hollow settlements are captured here in the mid-1960s as modern infrastructure began to cross traditional farmland. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous named cemeteries and country churches like Ephesus Ch, or locate vanished post offices at Rightangle, Rabbit Town, and Schollsville.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1966 Map of Stanton, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Stanton, 1968 Print
    1966 Stanton
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley in the mid-sixties shows a landscape transitioning between its pioneer industrial past and modern infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Rogers Chapel, the Estill Furnace Ruins, and small settlements such as Furnace or Rosslyn.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1966 Map of Clay City, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Clay City, 1968 Print
    1966 Clay City
    1968 Print · USGS
    Clay City and the Red River valley are shown in the mid-sixties as the new Mountain Parkway began reshaping the local landscape. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Vaughns Mill, the Cottage Furnace Ruins, and the Eaton Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Slade, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Slade, 1968 Print
    1966 Slade
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Red River Gorge region comes alive in the mid-1960s as new highways began to meet traditional mountain settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesites near Nada, locate the Middle Fork Ch, or follow the path of the Mountain Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1966 Map of Zachariah, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Zachariah, 1968 Print
    1966 Zachariah
    1968 Print · USGS
    Kentucky's mountain frontier comes into focus during the mid-sixties, where the borders of Lee, Wolfe, Estill, and Powell counties converge. Researchers can trace rural genealogy and land use through landmarks like Townsend Cem, Fixer, and the local Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

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