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2016 Map of Covington

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Covington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the central artery for this densely populated corridor, where the urban centers of Cincinnati and Covington meet at the state line. This 2016 survey highlights the intricate bridge network connecting the two regions, including the iconic John A Roebling Bridge and the Spence Bridge. The map detail reveals the deep historic roots of the area through landmarks like the William Howard Taft National Historic Site and numerous large cemeteries such as Linden Grove Cem and Saint Josephs Cem.

South of the river, the landscape transitions into the hills of Northern Kentucky, where established communities like Fort Mitchell, Villa Hills, and Erlanger are clearly defined. Academic and religious institutions are prominent throughout the quadrangle, ranging from Cincinnati Christian Univ in Ohio to Thomas More Coll in Kentucky. The varied terrain is marked by local heights like Bald Knob and Goat Hill, providing a topographical context to the suburban growth surrounding Florence and Elsmere at the southern edge of the sheet.