1930 Map of Falmouth

About this map

The Licking River and its South Fork dominate this 1930 survey, winding through the complex terrain of Pendleton County. The Falmouth townsite sits at the strategic confluence of these waters, served by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad which follows the river valleys. This map captures a dense network of rural infrastructure just before the mid-century consolidation of local institutions. Scores of small schoolhouses and churches are named, including the Livingood Sch, Bunker Hill Sch, and Richland Ch, documenting the social footprint of communities like Catawba, Morgan, and Kelat. The topographical detail reveals the transition from the river bottoms to the heights of Liberty Ridge, providing a clear view of how early Kentucky settlements and roads were dictated by the meandering watercourses.