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2013 Map of Ford

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a deep path through the limestone of central Kentucky, defining the southern border of this landscape near the Fayette, Madison, and Clark county lines. This area is characterized by a high density of small rural settlements and hamlets, including Athens, Becknerville, and Locust Grove, connected by a complex network of narrow lanes such as Sulphur Well Rd and Combs Ferry Rd. The river crossings are central to the region's geography, anchored by the Clay's Ferry Bridge at Clays Ferry and the Memorial Bridge at Boonesboro. These points have historically served as vital conduits for travel between the Bluegrass region and the foothills to the southeast.

Industrial and recreational footprints appear along the riverbanks, from the community of Ford in the southeast to the Blue Grass Camp situated near Boone Cr. Numerous forks and creeks, such as Baughman Fork, Jouett Cr, and Calloway Cr, dissect the upland pastures, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns that have shaped local property lines and settlement locations like Pricetown and Nihizertown for generations.