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Historical Maps of Lexington, Kentucky

What stories do these 16 old maps tell about Lexington's past? From 1927 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 Lexington's history through maps:

  • Trace Lexington'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.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Lexington's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Lexington, KY maps

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  1. 1927 Map of Lexington
    1927 Map of Lexington
    1927 Lexington
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Clark County, Scott County, and others.
  2. 1929 Map of Lexington
    1929 Map of Lexington
    1929 Lexington
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Clark County, Scott County, and others.
  3. 1929 Map of Lexington, 1943 Print
    1929 Map of Lexington, 1943 Print
    1929 Lexington
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Clark County, Scott County, and others.
  4. 1950 Map of Lexington East, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lexington East, 1952 Print
    1950 Lexington East
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Fayette County, Bourbon County, and others.
  5. 1954 Map of Lexington East, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lexington East, 1955 Print
    1954 Lexington East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Fayette County, Bourbon County, and others.
  6. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Louisville, Indiana, and others.
  7. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1976 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1976 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Louisville, Indiana, and others.
  8. 1959 Map of Lexington East, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lexington East, 1960 Print
    1959 Lexington East
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Fayette County, Bourbon County, and others.
  9. 1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Louisville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Louisville, Indiana, and others.
  10. 1965 Map of Lexington East, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Lexington East, 1967 Print
    1965 Lexington East
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lexington, including Fayette County, Bourbon County, and others.
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