Historical Maps of Kentucky

1. 1886 Map of Kentucky, United States

   

   1886 Kentucky

   Includes Whitley County, KY, Cumberland Gap, TN, Virginia, and others

   Originally titled "Cumberland Gap 1886"

   Published 1886
2. 1886 Map of Kentucky, United States

   

   1886 Kentucky

   Includes Pike County, KY, Grundy, VA, Kentucky, and others

   Originally titled "Grundy 1886"

   Published 1886
3. 1886 Map of Kentucky, United States

   

   1886 Kentucky

   Includes Kentucky, and others

   Originally titled "Prestonsburg 1886"

   Published 1886
4. 1887 Map of Kentucky, United States

   

   1887 Kentucky

   Includes Leslie County, KY, Jonesville, VA, Lee County, KY, and others

   Originally titled "Jonesville 1887"

   Published 1887
5. 1887 Map of Kentucky, United States

   

   1887 Kentucky

   Includes Warfield, KY, Virginia, West Virginia, and others

   Originally titled "Warfield 1887"

   Published 1887
6. 1888 Map of Kentucky, United States

   

   1888 Kentucky

   Includes Whitley County, KY, Cumberland Gap, TN, Virginia, and others

   Originally titled "Cumberland Gap 1888"

   Published 1888
7. 1889 Map of Kentucky, United States, 1949 Print

   

   1889 Kentucky

   Includes Salyersville, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Knott County, KY, and others

   Originally titled "Salyersville 1889"

   Published 1949
8. 1890 Map of Kentucky, United States

   

   1890 Kentucky

   Includes Pike County, KY, Grundy, VA, Kentucky, and others

   Originally titled "Grundy 1890"

   Published 1890
9. 1890 Map of Kentucky, United States

   

   1890 Kentucky

   Includes Kentucky, and others

   Originally titled "Whitesburg 1890"

   Published 1890
10. 1890 Map of Kentucky, United States

    

    1890 Kentucky

    Includes Williamsburg, KY, Tennessee, and others

    Originally titled "Williamsburg 1890"

    Published 1890

Top cities of Kentucky

• Louisville
• Lexington
• Bowling Green
• Elizabethtown
• Owensboro
• Covington
• Georgetown
• Richmond
• Florence
• Nicholasville
• Hopkinsville
• Jeffersontown
• Frankfort
• Independence
• Henderson
• Paducah
• Radcliff
• Ashland

Top counties of Kentucky

• Jefferson County
• Fayette County
• Kenton County
• Boone County
• Warren County
• Hardin County
• Daviess County
• Campbell County
• Madison County
• Bullitt County
• Christian County
• Oldham County
• McCracken County
• Pulaski County
• Laurel County
• Pike County
• Scott County
• Jessamine County

Frequently asked questions about Kentucky historical maps

• Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Kentucky?

  Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

• Why are historical maps of Kentucky important for research and professional purposes?

  Historical maps of Kentucky offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

• What types of historical maps are available for Kentucky?

  Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into Kentucky's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

• What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

  We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

• How can I find a specific historical map of Kentucky?

  Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 3,713 maps available specifically for Kentucky. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

• How can I contribute a historical map of Kentucky that's not in your collection?

  We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

• What is the oldest map of Kentucky in your collection?

  The oldest map of Kentucky in our collection is from 1886.

• How can I download a map of Kentucky?

  Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.