Old Maps of Washington County, Kentucky

Explore 69 old maps of Washington County, spanning from 1952 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Washington County, KY maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Ashbrook, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ashbrook, 1953 Print
    1952 Ashbrook
    1953 Print · USGS
    Anderson County's rural heart is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of high ridges and winding creek bottoms. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Ashbrook, Henrys Chapel, or Western Sch among the hills of Baxter Ridge.

  2. 1952 Map of Chaplin, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Chaplin, 1953 Print
    1952 Chaplin
    1953 Print · USGS
    North of the Chaplin River in the early 1950s, this area shows a rural Kentucky landscape shaped by winding waterways and county borders. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Highview Cemetery, Independent School, and the river crossing at Gordon Ford.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Mackville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Mackville, 1954 Print
    1953 Mackville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's rural landscape is captured here in the early fifties, showing the farming communities at the junction of four counties. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Cocanougher Cem, Pottsville, and Beech Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Loretto, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Loretto, 1954 Print
    1953 Loretto
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marion County life in the early fifties was centered on parish communities and the railroad corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Holy Cross, Sisters of Loretto Convent, and the Dant (Dants Sta) rail stop.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Brush Grove, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Brush Grove, 1954 Print
    1953 Brush Grove
    1954 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the early fifties remained a landscape of tightly coiled river bends and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family-named land and local landmarks like Lincoln Homestead State Park, Mt Zion Ch, and the community of Willisburg.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Maud, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Maud, 1954 Print
    1953 Maud
    1954 Print · USGS
    Washington and Nelson Counties come to life in the early 1950s as a landscape of winding river forks and tight-knit farming communities. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Poplar Flats Cem and landmarks such as the Maud Consolidated Sch or Fredericktown.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Saint Catharine, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Catharine, 1954 Print
    1953 Saint Catharine
    1954 Print · USGS
    Washington County's rural landscapes and Catholic heritage are preserved in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Burkes Spring and Bearwallow or study the grounds of Saint Catharine Academy.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Bardstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bardstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Bardstown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Bardstown and its neighboring settlements are captured in the early 1950s, showing a landscape of Catholic academies and bourbon history. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Nazareth College and Academy, St Josephs Cem, and St Thomas Ch.

  9. 1953 Map of Cardwell, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Cardwell, 1954 Print
    1953 Cardwell
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's rural landscape is captured here in the early fifties, showing the winding Chaplin River at the border of Washington and Mercer Counties. Researchers can locate many family burial grounds and country crossroads like Tatham Springs, Mt Zion Ch, and the Pinkston Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Springfield, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Springfield, 1954 Print
    1953 Springfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    Springfield and the surrounding Washington County countryside are captured here in the early fifties, centered on the historic junction of major roads. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like St Dominics Cem, Jimtown, and Bethlehem Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 1967 Map of Bardstown, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Bardstown, 1969 Print
    1967 Bardstown
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bardstown in the late sixties reveals a community balancing its deep historical roots with the arrival of modern infrastructure like the Blue Grass Parkway. Genealogists can locate family landmarks along St Thomas Road or explore sites like Nazareth and Early Times.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1972 Map of Ashbrook, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Ashbrook, 1973 Print
    1972 Ashbrook
    1973 Print · USGS
    Anderson and Washington counties are captured here in the early 1970s as the Blue Grass Parkway reshaped the rural landscape. Researchers can trace historic local hubs like Ashbrook, Sinai, and Johnsonville alongside old schools like Western Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1972 Map of Springfield, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Springfield, 1973 Print
    1972 Springfield
    1973 Print · USGS
    Springfield and the Washington County countryside are captured in the early seventies as the local rail and road networks matured. Researchers can trace family-named settlements like Briartown and Jimtown, or locate local landmarks such as St Rose Ch and Lincoln Homestead State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1972 Map of Maud, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Maud, 1973 Print
    1972 Maud
    1973 Print · USGS
    Washington and Nelson Counties are shown in the early seventies as the Blue Grass Parkway intersects the older river-oriented landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Covered Bridge on the Beech Fork and find sites like Fredericktown and Holy Trinity Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1972 Map of Brush Grove, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Brush Grove, 1974 Print
    1972 Brush Grove
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills of Washington County are shown here in the early seventies, centered on the historic Lincoln Homestead State Park. Genealogists can trace family roots through locations like Willisburg, Hardesty, and several rural churches including Mt Zion Ch.

  18. 1972 Map of Chaplin, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Chaplin, 1974 Print
    1972 Chaplin
    1974 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky's river valleys and rural uplands are captured here in the early seventies, spanning four county lines. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous small cemeteries and country churches like Highview Ch, Green Chapel, and Price Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1981 Map of Elizabethtown, 1983 Print
    1981 Map of Elizabethtown, 1983 Print
    1981 Elizabethtown
    1983 Print · USGS
    Central Kentucky in the early eighties shows a landscape of military installations, state parks, and historic sites. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Louisville and Nashville or locate sites like Lebanon National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial National Historic Site.

  20. 2010 Map of Mackville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mackville, 2010 Print
    2010 Mackville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Mackville, Deep Creek, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Maud, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Maud, 2010 Print
    2010 Maud
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Woodlawn, Booker, and other nearby areas

  22. 2010 Map of Loretto, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Loretto, 2010 Print
    2010 Loretto
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Loretto, Nerinx, and other nearby areas

  23. 2010 Map of Cardwell, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cardwell, 2010 Print
    2010 Cardwell
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Willisburg, Tatham Springs, and other nearby areas

  24. 2010 Map of Brush Grove, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brush Grove, 2010 Print
    2010 Brush Grove
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Willisburg, Pleasant Grove, and other nearby areas

  25. 2010 Map of Saint Catharine, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Saint Catharine, 2010 Print
    2010 Saint Catharine
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Loretto, Saint Catharine, and other nearby areas

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