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1960 Map of Fisherville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Fisherville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Floyds Fork meanders through the heart of this landscape, anchoring a rural territory where Jefferson, Shelby, and Spencer counties meet. The mid-century character of the region is defined by a dense network of country roads connecting small settlements like Fisherville and Eastwood. A significant cultural landmark, the Lincoln Institute at Lincoln Ridge, stands out as a prominent educational site during this era.

Transportation corridors drive the local economy, with the Southern and the Louisville And Nashville railroads cutting through the terrain. The map captures a mix of recreational and agricultural life, evidenced by Camp Dan Beard in the north and the Brentlawn Racecourse further east. Along the many tributaries such as Shakes Run and Cane Run, several Cem and Bethlehem Ch locations offer essential data points for genealogists tracing family histories in these rural Kentucky communities.