Historical Maps of Carter County, Kentucky

What stories do these 72 old maps tell about Carter County's past? From 1915 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Carter County's history through maps:

  • Trace Carter County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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Begin your journey into Carter County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Carter County, KY maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Garrison, 1952 Print
    1915 Map of Garrison, 1952 Print
    1915 Garrison
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Garrison, Ohio, and others.

  2. 1918 Map of Garrison, 1932 Print
    1918 Map of Garrison, 1932 Print
    1918 Garrison
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Garrison, Ohio, and others.

  3. 1929 Map of Morehead
    1929 Map of Morehead
    1929 Morehead
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Morehead, Morgan County, and others.

  4. 1935 Map of Morehead
    1935 Map of Morehead
    1935 Morehead
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Morehead, Morgan County, and others.

  5. 1949 Map of Garrison, 1961 Print
    1949 Map of Garrison, 1961 Print
    1949 Garrison
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Garrison, Ohio, and others.

  6. 1949 Map of Garrison, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Garrison, 1967 Print
    1949 Garrison
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Garrison, Ohio, and others.

  7. 1949 Map of Garrison, 1976 Print
    1949 Map of Garrison, 1976 Print
    1949 Garrison
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Garrison, Ohio, and others.

  8. 1949 Map of Garrison, 1984 Print
    1949 Map of Garrison, 1984 Print
    1949 Garrison
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Garrison, Ohio, and others.

  9. 1949 Map of Garrison, 1995 Print
    1949 Map of Garrison, 1995 Print
    1949 Garrison
    1995 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Garrison, Ohio, and others.

  10. 1950 Map of Ault, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Ault, 1952 Print
    1950 Ault
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carter County, including Elliott County, Rowan County, and others.

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