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1953 Map of Cynthiana

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

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The South Fork Licking River carves a dramatic, winding path through Harrison County, serving as the central topographical spine for this mid-century survey. Along its banks, the city of Cynthiana stands as a significant hub, anchored by civic and educational institutions like the Banneker Sch and the County High Sch. The town's layout reflects its role as a regional center, with the Memorial Hospital and several large cemeteries, including Battle Grove Cem and Cherry Grove Cem, clustered near the river’s bend.

Transportation infrastructure is dominated by the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which parallels the river and connects rural outposts like Robinson, Garnett, and Poindexter. Local life in the early 1950s is further detailed through landmarks such as Colbys Store and various rural congregations including Upper Curry Ch and Union Ch, illustrating the tight-knit network of communities situated between the river’s loops and the surrounding uplands.