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1954 Map of Centerville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Centerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

North Elkhorn Creek meanders through the heart of the Bluegrass region, defining a landscape of thoroughbred heritage and rural crossroads. This mid-century documentation shows the transition of the Kentucky countryside just before significant modern developments, featuring the legendary Man O War Monument and the early footprint of the Kentucky State Horse Park. The map illustrates a network of historic turnpikes and rural lanes like Lemons Mill Road and Russell Cave Road, connecting established communities such as Newtown and Centerville.

Tracing the path of the Old Railroad Grade reveals the vanished infrastructure that once supported the local economy. Small social centers including Mt Horeb Ch and the Center Hill Sch are precisely located alongside smaller settlements like Loradale, Jimtown, and Mattoxtown. The terrain is characterized by the complex hydrology of Elkhorn Creek and its many tributaries, such as Miller Run, Cherry Run, and Goose Creek.