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1968 Map of Ashland

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ashland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The industrial and civic landscape of Ashland is defined by its strategic position along the Ohio River, where the Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads converge. This mid-1970s record showcases a period of significant institutional presence, including the Federal Youth Center near Summit and the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium south of the city. The urban core is densely packed with community landmarks like Central Park, Blazer High Sch, and the University of Kentucky Extension Center, illustrating the city's role as a regional educational and medical hub.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into the steep ridges and hollows characteristic of Boyd Co. Family-named landmarks such as McKnight Cem and the Rose Hill Burial Park provide essential data for genealogists. The industrial footprint extends south along the Little Sandy River, marked by numerous Strip Mines and the Quarry operations near Rockdale and Princess, revealing the extractive economy that fueled the region's growth alongside the river-borne trade.