Old Maps of Franklin, Kentucky for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 27 historic maps of Franklin. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Franklin.
Franklin, KY maps
(27)- 1928 Map of Adolphus
1928 Adolphus1928 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee state line was a landscape of small schools and river crossings in the late twenties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Allen Cem, Reeders Sch, and the numerous crossings along Trammel Creek including Old Mill Ford. - 1931 Map of Adolphus
1931 Adolphus1931 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee state line was a landscape of river fords and country schoolhouses during the late Prohibition era. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of local landmarks like Old Mill Ford, McKendree Chapel, and Pinkle Cem.2 unique versions available - 1942 Map of Gallatin
1942 Gallatin1942 Print · USGSThe Tennessee-Kentucky borderlands were a crossroads of river and rail during the early war years. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of named settlements like Bethpage, Prices Mill, and Mitchellville, or locate historic river crossings such as Kirkpatricks Ferry. - 1951 Map of Woodburn, 1952 Print
1951 Woodburn1952 Print · USGSSouthern Kentucky at the dawn of the fifties shows a landscape of rail-side towns and winding waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Woodburn, locate family-named sites like Stevenson Ch, and follow the old Louisville and Nashville line.2 unique versions available - 1951 Map of Franklin, 1952 Print
1951 Franklin1952 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands in the early fifties come to life on this detailed map of the Franklin area. Genealogists and historians can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail line and locate rural landmarks like Peden Mill and Union Chapel.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Hickory Flat, 1956 Print
1954 Hickory Flat1956 Print · USGSThe Kentucky and Tennessee borderlands in the mid-1950s show a dense network of rural life organized around the Drakes Creek forks. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous small landmarks like Bethany Cem, Round Pond Sch, and the community of New Roe. - 1956 Map of Nashville, 1971 Print
1956 Nashville1971 Print · USGSThe Tennessee-Kentucky borderlands come into focus in the mid-1960s as major reservoir projects transformed the Cumberland and Tennessee river valleys. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Louisville and Nashville and visit sites like Fort Campbell and Fort Donelson National Military Park.2 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Nashville
1959 Nashville1959 Print · USGSMiddle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky come into focus during the late fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern transportation and military hub. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort Campbell Military Reservation or locate historic rail stops along the Tennessee Central Ry and Illinois Central RR. - 1967 Map of Hickory Flat, 1969 Print
1967 Hickory Flat1969 Print · USGSThe Simpson and Allen County line at the Tennessee border was a network of rural hamlets and family farmsteads in the late sixties. Researchers can find numerous burial grounds and churches like Smyrna Ch, Loving Chapel Cem, and the Round Pond Sch. - 1968 Map of Franklin, 1969 Print
1968 Franklin1969 Print · USGSThe Kentucky and Tennessee borderlands come alive in this late 1960s survey, centered on the rail hub of Franklin. Researchers can trace the rural landscape from Green Lawn Cemetery down to the creek-side community of Mitchellville and the historic Peden Mill.4 unique versions available - 1979 Map of Woodburn, 1984 Print
1979 Woodburn1984 Print · USGSWarren and Simpson County at the end of the seventies show a landscape of traditional crossroads communities and institutional foundations. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Old Zion Ch, the County Home, and the railroad village of Woodburn. - 1985 Map of Bowling Green
1985 Bowling Green1985 Print · USGSThe rolling borderlands of Kentucky and Tennessee are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape shaped by the Barren River and deep-rooted rail networks. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Prices Mill, Highland Academy, and Green Lawn Cem.3 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Woodburn, 2010 Print
2010 Woodburn2010 Print · USGSWoodburn and the surrounding Simpson County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural traditions met modern infrastructure. Researchers can locate family landmarks and rural hubs such as Black Jack, Arnemann Farms Airport, and the historic crossings at Saddler Ford Rd. - 2010 Map of Franklin, 2010 Print
2010 Franklin2010 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the growing community of Franklin. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through Chisholm Cemetery, Duval Cemetery, and the river crossings at Turner Ford Rd. - 2010 Map of Hickory Flat, 2010 Print
2010 Hickory Flat2010 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands appear in high detail at the dawn of the new millennium, centered on the rural community of Rapids. Family historians can trace ancestral sites across several burial grounds, including Perdue Cemetery, Pirkle Cemetery, and Hobdy Cemetery. - 2013 Map of Franklin, 2013 Print
2013 Franklin2013 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee border comes into focus in this 2012–2013 survey, detailing the rural communities spanning the state line. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Peden Mill, Mitchellville Cem, and the community of Black Jack. - 2013 Map of Woodburn, 2013 Print
2013 Woodburn2013 Print · USGSSimpson County rural life is mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing the settlement patterns of the Woodburn area. Local researchers can trace family landmarks along Old Zion Church Rd and find historical crossing points near W Fork Drakes Cr and Black Jack. - 2013 Map of Hickory Flat, 2013 Print
2013 Hickory Flat2013 Print · USGSThe borderlands between Kentucky and Tennessee are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a rural landscape anchored by small settlements. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial sites like Martins Chapel Cem and State Line Cem, or locate historic crossing points such as McElroy Ford. - 2016 Map of Hickory Flat, 2016 Print
2016 Hickory Flat2016 Print · USGSThe borderlands between Kentucky and Tennessee come alive in this modern survey of the rural communities surrounding Hickory Flat. Researchers can trace family history through several historic burying grounds like Martins Chapel Cem or locate traditional river crossings at Bornes Ford and McElroy Ford. - 2016 Map of Woodburn, 2016 Print
2016 Woodburn2016 Print · USGSThe Kentucky borderlands near Woodburn and Franklin are shown here as a patchwork of family farms and creek crossings. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of early residents via Old Zion Church Rd, Vances Mill Rd, and Robey Cemetery Rd. - 2016 Map of Franklin, 2016 Print
2016 Franklin2016 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands south of Franklin are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and family cemeteries. Trace local history through the streets of Mitchellville or locate ancestral sites at Peden Cem and Black Jack. - 2019 Map of Hickory Flat, 2019 Print
2019 Hickory Flat2019 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands appear in high detail during the late twenty-teens, showing a rural landscape defined by deep creek valleys and family legacy. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Perdue Cem and Harrell Cem or trace old river crossings at Bornes Ford. - 2019 Map of Woodburn, 2019 Print
2019 Woodburn2019 Print · USGSThe Warren and Simpson county line divides this Kentucky landscape during the late 2010s as the community of Woodburn anchors the local farming economy. Researchers can trace family-named lands and historic water crossings like Ditmore Ford Rd, Salmons, and Sinking Cr. - 2019 Map of Franklin, 2019 Print
2019 Franklin2019 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderland comes to life in this survey, showing the interconnectedness of rural communities across state lines. Trace local history through family cemeteries like Green Lawn Cem and settlements such as Peden Mill and Black Jack. - 2022 Map of Woodburn, 2022 Print
2022 Woodburn2022 Print · USGSSouth-central Kentucky farmland near the Warren and Simpson county line reveals a landscape deeply rooted in family history. Trace ancestral connections at William H Skiles Cem, Stevenson Church, and the settlement of Salmons.
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