1950s Maps of Shelby County, Kentucky

Explore 13 historic maps of Shelby County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Shelby County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Shelby County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Shelby County, KY maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Crestwood
    1951 Map of Crestwood
    1951 Crestwood
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Louisville, Middletown, and other nearby areas

  2. 1951 Map of Fisherville
    1951 Map of Fisherville
    1951 Fisherville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Louisville, Middletown, and other nearby areas

  3. 1953 Map of Polsgrove, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Polsgrove, 1955 Print
    1953 Polsgrove
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Polsgrove, Flag Fork, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Ballardsville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Ballardsville, 1955 Print
    1954 Ballardsville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including La Grange, Todds Point, and other nearby areas

  5. 1954 Map of Glensboro, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Glensboro, 1955 Print
    1954 Glensboro
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birdie, Glensboro, and other nearby areas

  6. 1954 Map of Taylorsville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Taylorsville, 1955 Print
    1954 Taylorsville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Taylorsville, Normandy, and other nearby areas

  7. 1954 Map of Eminence, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Eminence, 1955 Print
    1954 Eminence
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Eminence, Bellview, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Waddy, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Waddy, 1955 Print
    1954 Waddy
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Hatton, Clay Village, and other nearby areas

  9. 1954 Map of Shelbyville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Shelbyville, 1955 Print
    1954 Shelbyville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Shelbyville, Veachland, and other nearby areas

  10. 1954 Map of Mount Eden, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mount Eden, 1955 Print
    1954 Mount Eden
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Mount Eden, Southville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of North Pleasureville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of North Pleasureville, 1955 Print
    1954 North Pleasureville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Cropper, Bagdad, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Simpsonville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Simpsonville, 1956 Print
    1954 Simpsonville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Shelbyville, Simpsonville, and other nearby areas

  13. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Louisville, Lexington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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