1950s Maps of Washington County, Kentucky

Explore 11 historic maps of Washington 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 Washington County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


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

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