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1961 Map of Cynthiana

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cynthiana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The South Fork Licking River carves deep, dramatic meanders through the central Kentucky landscape, anchored by the seat of Harrison County at Cynthiana. This 1960s-era topography, updated with late 1970s urban revisions, reveals a town tightly integrated with its geography. Key civic institutions are clustered south of the river bend, including the Court House, Harrison Hospital, and a network of educational sites like Banneker Sch and Marshall Sch.

The Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks follow the river's path, connecting smaller settlements such as Poindexter, Garnett, and Robinson. Beyond the town limits, the terrain is defined by a dense web of creeks—including Mill Creek, Sycamore Creek, and Indian Creek—and traditional landmarks like Colbys Store and Battle Grove Cem, which reflect the area's established social and physical history.