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1936 Map of Alexandria

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Alexandria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Licking River carves a dramatic serpentine path through the heart of Campbell and Kenton Counties, defining a landscape of high ridges and narrow valleys centered on Alexandria. During this era between the world wars, the region's transport network relied on the Louisville & Nashville RR following the river's bends and the Chesapeake & Ohio RR hugging the Ohio River to the east. This survey reveals a dense rural infrastructure of small crossroads and family-named schools, such as Grants Lick Sch and Sylvan Dell Sch.

Local industry and community life are grounded in landmarks like Gubser Mill and Sts Peter and Paul Sch. The map tracks several ridge-top settlements including Persimmon Grove and Peach Grove, while river towns like Butler and Visalia served as vital collection points. Of particular note is the Mil Res near the river bend, indicating a localized military presence within this largely agricultural and transit-oriented corridor.