Rare Kentucky Maps
Our collection of rare early Kentucky maps displays the extent of activity in the state during early statehood, when the 15 star and 15 stripe flag was the official US flag. These maps were produced by talented engravers from good surveys of the state, and printed in the US and overseas. Bourbon continues to put Kentucky “on the map” around the world, and we strive to honor Kentucky by having our fine aged bourbons be among the very best.
Filson’s Kentucky, 1784
The Filson map is one of the most rare and prized maps of Kentucky. This French version demonstrates the interest in Kentucky in Europe in the 1780’s.
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Carey’s Map of Kentucky, 1795
This original map of Kentucky was published in 1795 by Matthew Carey in his publication on American geography.
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Kentucky and Adjoining Territories
In 1795, John Reid published this rare map of Kentucky which includes the surrounding NW and SW US territories that existed then.
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Scott’s Map of Kentucky, 1795
This original map of Kentucky from 1795 was published in Joseph Scott’s US Gazetteer.
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Payne’s Map of Kentucky, 1800
A rare map printed in 1800, Payne’s map of Kentucky and Adjoining Territories is a smaller version of Russell’s 1794 map.
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1805 Kentucky Map
Matthew Carey published a Pocket Atlas of the United States in 1805 containing this original map of Kentucky.
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