1961 Map of Alexandria

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The Licking River carves a dramatic oxbow at Grants Bend, defining the border between Kenton and Campbell Counties. This mid-century landscape is dominated by the Louisville and Nashville RR, which follows the river's path, connecting small riverfront settlements like Visalia and Grant. To the east, the county seat of Alexandria serves as a local hub, surrounded by upland ridges like Stevens Ridge and Poplar Ridge. The map reveals a community structured around its rural institutions, including Ryland Heights Sch and churches such as Pleasant Ridge Ch. Near the northern boundary, more developed areas like Taylor Mill and Latonia Lakes signal the post-war expansion toward the urban centers of the Ohio River valley, while interior regions remain characterized by winding hollows and narrow ridge-top roads like Decoursey Road.