1960s Maps of Union County, Kentucky

Explore 9 historic maps of Union 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 Union 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 Union County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Union County, KY maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Evansville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and its surrounding coalfields are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Illinois Central RR and explore regional landmarks like Mammoth Cave National Park and Angel Mounds State Memorial.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Paducah
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lower Ohio Valley at mid-century is a landscape defined by its great rivers and newly formed reservoirs. Researchers can trace the riverfronts of Paducah and Metropolis, or locate smaller settlements like Old Shawneetown and Cave in Rock along the banks.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Paducah
    1964 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor of Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky is captured here during the height of the mid-century industrial era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks across several counties, from the rail yards of Paducah to the waters of Crab Orchard Lake and Kentucky Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1969 Map of Sturgis, 1970 Print
    1969 Map of Sturgis, 1970 Print
    1969 Sturgis
    1970 Print · USGS
    Union County and the Sturgis area are captured here in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape defined by coal mining and rural community life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Pythian Ridge Cem, Waller School, and the community of Pride.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1969 Map of Waverly, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Waverly, 1971 Print
    1969 Waverly
    1971 Print · USGS
    Union and Henderson Counties are seen here in the late sixties during a period of active oil production and rural transition. Researchers can trace the Illinois Central Railroad through Waverly or locate family sites at St Vincent Academy and Highland Cem.

  6. 1969 Map of Dixon, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Dixon, 1971 Print
    1969 Dixon
    1971 Print · USGS
    Dixon and the surrounding Webster County hills are captured here in the late sixties, a period of active oil exploration and rural settlement. Researchers can pinpoint ancestral sites like Rock Springs Ch, Osborne Cem, and the old Fairview School grounds.

  7. 1969 Map of Morganfield, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Morganfield, 1971 Print
    1969 Morganfield
    1971 Print · USGS
    Morganfield and the surrounding Union County countryside are captured here in the late sixties during a period of active oil production and rail transport. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sugg Cem or Antioch Ch, while historians will find the Breckinridge Job Corps Center and old Illinois Central lines.

  8. 1969 Map of Bordley, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Bordley, 1971 Print
    1969 Bordley
    1971 Print · USGS
    Webster and Union Counties appear in the late sixties as a landscape of rural ridges and repurposed rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade past settlements like Hearin, Bordley, and Williams.

  9. 1969 Map of Poole, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Poole, 1971 Print
    1969 Poole
    1971 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky’s rural landscape is captured here in the late sixties, where the Illinois Central Railroad and growing energy fields met established farming towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Tapp Cem or trace the early development of Corydon and Poole.

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