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2016 Map of Ford

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a deep, winding path through this central Kentucky landscape, serving as the historical boundary between Fayette, Clark, and Madison counties. Near the river's bend, the settlement of Boonesborough and the riverside community of Ford stand as notable points of interest, connected by prominent crossings like the Memorial Bridge and Clay's Ferry Bridge. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage systems, including Boone Cr and Otter Creek, which have shaped the local hollows and ridges over generations.

Small agricultural and residential clusters are scattered across the uplands, from the crossroads of Athens in the west to Becknerville and Colby in the northeast. For those researching family history in the Bluegrass region, the map reveals numerous local road names such as Grimes Mill Rd and Old Boonesboro Rd, alongside smaller named locales like Lisletown, Hootentown, and Locust Grove, which preserve the legacy of early Kentucky settlement patterns.