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1953 Map of Breckinridge

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Breckinridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The North Fork of Raven Creek winds through the dissected plateau of north-central Kentucky, defining the rural character of this 1950s landscape. Small agricultural communities such as Rutland, Renaker, and Breckinridge are connected by a network of unimproved and medium-duty roads, often following the winding ridgelines and valley floors. The presence of several rural meeting places, including Pleasant Green Ch, White Oak Ch, and Mt Hope Ch, reflects the social fabric of the era.

A notable boundary crossing occurs in the southwest corner where the Harrison Co and Scott Co lines intersect near Alberta. This transition from the uplands to the creek bottoms is marked by steep drainage patterns, including Hell Br and Pigeon Br, illustrating the topographical challenges faced by local farmers and settlers. For genealogists, the map preserves specific burial sites like Beard Cem, alongside various unnamed cemeteries and a Mill site along the water.