Old Maps of Somerset, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Somerset. 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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Somerset, KY maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Somerset
    1935 Map of Somerset
    1935 Somerset
    1935 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, the rural landscapes around Somerset were a dense network of one-room schools and river crossings. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous landmarks like Mt Zion Sch, Waitsboro Ferry, and the Mills Springs National Cem.

  2. 1954 Map of Delmer, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Delmer, 1955 Print
    1954 Delmer
    1955 Print · USGS
    Pulaski County's landscape is shown just as the reservoir system transformed the Cumberland River valley in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Mill Springs National Cemetery, Oil Center, and Delmer Church.

  3. 1954 Map of Somerset, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Somerset, 1956 Print
    1954 Somerset
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pulaski County comes alive in this survey showing Somerset as a growing hub along the Southern railway. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named knobs, rural schools like Garner Sch, and early sites like Elihu.

  4. 1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Winchester
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's landscape in the mid-twentieth century features the sprawling Fort Knox and the early parkway system. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Railway and find landmarks from Bernheim Forest to Pilot Knob.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1961 Map of Delmer, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Delmer, 1962 Print
    1961 Delmer
    1962 Print · USGS
    Pulaski County's landscape shifted as the mid-century waters of Fishing Creek Lake Cumberland filled the deep valleys near West Somerset. Researchers can trace old family burial sites at Mill Springs National Cem or explore the rural hubs of Oil Center and Nancy.

  7. 1961 Map of Somerset, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Somerset, 1962 Print
    1961 Somerset
    1962 Print · USGS
    Pulaski County centers on the railroad and river during the early sixties as Somerset expands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Clay Hill Cemetery, Bradley Chapel, and the homes near Ferguson and Alcalde.

  8. 1973 Map of Delmer, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Delmer, 1974 Print
    1973 Delmer
    1974 Print · USGS
    Pulaski County's landscape is defined by the winding waters of the reservoir and the historic Mill Springs battlefield in the early seventies. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Okalona Ch, Mill Springs National Cem, and the community of Shepola.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1973 Map of Somerset, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Somerset, 1974 Print
    1973 Somerset
    1974 Print · USGS
    Somerset and southern Pulaski County are shown during a period of growth and transition in the early seventies. Trace the development of the Southern railroad corridor and locate rural landmarks like Clay Hill Ch and the rising waters of Lake Cumberland.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1982 Map of Somerset, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Somerset, 1983 Print
    1982 Somerset
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Lake Cumberland region and the Daniel Boone National Forest appear here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Broughtontown, Science Hill, and Sinking Valley Church while exploring the rail lines of the Southern Railway.

  11. 1997 Map of Somerset, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Somerset, 2000 Print
    1997 Somerset
    2000 Print · USGS
    The city of Somerset and its southeastern surroundings are captured here at the end of the twentieth century, showing the urban expansion toward the rugged knobs and the waters of Lake Cumberland. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern railroad or locate landmarks like Antioch Church and Pulaski School.

  12. 2010 Map of Delmer, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Delmer, 2010 Print
    2010 Delmer
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Somerset, including Oil Center, Delmer, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Somerset, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Somerset, 2010 Print
    2010 Somerset
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Somerset, including Ferguson, Burnside, and other nearby areas

  14. 2013 Map of Somerset, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Somerset, 2013 Print
    2013 Somerset
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Somerset, including Ferguson, Burnside, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Delmer, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Delmer, 2013 Print
    2013 Delmer
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Somerset, including Oil Center, Delmer, and other nearby areas

  16. 2016 Map of Somerset, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Somerset, 2016 Print
    2016 Somerset
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Somerset, including Ferguson, Burnside, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Delmer, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Delmer, 2016 Print
    2016 Delmer
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Somerset, including Oil Center, Delmer, and other nearby areas

  18. 2019 Map of Somerset, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Somerset, 2019 Print
    2019 Somerset
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Somerset, including Ferguson, Burnside, and other nearby areas

  19. 2019 Map of Delmer, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Delmer, 2019 Print
    2019 Delmer
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Somerset, including Oil Center, Delmer, and other nearby areas

  20. 2022 Map of Somerset, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Somerset, 2022 Print
    2022 Somerset
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau meets the waters of Lake Cumberland in this modern survey of the Somerset area. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Clay Hill Cem, Love Cem, and the Rock Lick Baptist Church set among the high ridges.

  21. 2022 Map of Delmer, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Delmer, 2022 Print
    2022 Delmer
    2022 Print · USGS
    Pulaski County's complex riverine landscape is shown here as modern roads meet Civil War history. Genealogists and historians can trace family land across Hickory Nut Ridge and locate numerous burial sites such as Zollicoffer Park Cemetery and Hislope Cem.

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