1950s Maps of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Explore 11 historic maps of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green'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 Bowling Green's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Bowling Green, KY maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Rockfield, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Rockfield, 1953 Print
    1952 Rockfield
    1953 Print · USGS
    Warren County in the early fifties is shown here at a peak of rail and resource activity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Millikens Chapel and Sumpter Cem, or trace the development of Rockfield and Rich Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Evansville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands between Indiana and Kentucky appear here during a period of robust industrial and military growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Illinois Central and find landmarks like US Lock and Dam No 48 or Camp Breckinridge.

  3. 1954 Map of Bowling Green North, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Bowling Green North, 1955 Print
    1954 Bowling Green North
    1955 Print · USGS
    Bowling Green and northern Warren County are shown in the mid-fifties as the Barren River shaped both industry and recreation. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Mt Zion Ch, explore the early layout of Beech Bend Park, and locate the old Anna P O.

  4. 1954 Map of Bristow, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Bristow, 1955 Print
    1954 Bristow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Warren and Edmonson Counties come alive in this mid-fifties study of the Kentucky karst and rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Penns Chapel, Chalybeate Sch, and the rail-stop communities of Oakland and Bristow.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Polkville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Polkville, 1955 Print
    1954 Polkville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Warren and Allen Counties in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of winding river bends and active petroleum exploration. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks and rural centers like Hardcastle, Petty Cem, and the Rocky Springs Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Bowling Green South, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Bowling Green South, 1956 Print
    1954 Bowling Green South
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Bowling Green is shown during a period of post-war expansion near the Western State College campus. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Memphis Junction, Rich Pond, and numerous local burial sites like Fairview Cem.

  7. 1956 Map of Nashville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Nashville, 1971 Print
    1956 Nashville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The 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

  8. 1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Evansville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Kentucky meet along the Ohio River in this mid-century survey of a vital industrial and transport corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Owensboro and Newburgh or locate old rail lines like the Southern Ry.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Nashville
    1959 Map of Nashville
    1959 Nashville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Middle 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.

  10. 1959 Map of Bowling Green North, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Bowling Green North, 1960 Print
    1959 Bowling Green North
    1960 Print · USGS
    Warren County in the late fifties shows the northward growth of Bowling Green along the river and rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and rural centers like Anna P O, Flora Cem, and the Green River Union Ch.

  11. 1959 Map of Bowling Green South, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Bowling Green South, 1960 Print
    1959 Bowling Green South
    1960 Print · USGS
    Bowling Green expands southward in the late fifties as a hub of education and transit. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Western State College, find small communities like Memphis Junction, and locate family burial sites such as Trinity Cem.

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