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Historical Maps of Salem, Kentucky

What stories do these 21 old maps tell about Salem's past? From 1916 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 Salem's history through maps:

  • Trace Salem'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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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Salem's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Salem, KY maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Fords Ferry
    1916 Map of Fords Ferry
    1916 Fords Ferry
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Hardin County, Hardin County, and others.
  2. 1916 Map of Cave in Rock, 1924 Print
    1916 Map of Cave in Rock, 1924 Print
    1916 Cave in Rock
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Hardin County, Hardin County, and others.
  3. 1921 Map of Fords Ferry
    1921 Map of Fords Ferry
    1921 Fords Ferry
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Crittenden County, Illinois, and others.
  4. 1925 Map of Cave In Rock
    1925 Map of Cave In Rock
    1925 Cave In Rock
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Crittenden County, Illinois, and others.
  5. 1925 Map of Cave In Rock
    1925 Map of Cave In Rock
    1925 Cave In Rock
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Crittenden County, Illinois, and others.
  6. 1925 Map of Cave In Rock, 1942 Print
    1925 Map of Cave In Rock, 1942 Print
    1925 Cave In Rock
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Crittenden County, Illinois, and others.
  7. 1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Paducah
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Paducah, Indiana, and others.
  8. 1949 Map of Paducah, 1971 Print
    1949 Map of Paducah, 1971 Print
    1949 Paducah
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Paducah, Indiana, and others.
  9. 1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Paducah
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Paducah, Indiana, and others.
  10. 1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Paducah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Paducah, Indiana, and others.
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