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1965 Map of Ford

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Ford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Kentucky River winds sharply through this 1965 survey, marking the intersection of Fayette, Clark, and Madison Counties. The landscape is defined by the historic river crossings and the early development of Fort Boonesborough State Park, where the Boonesborough Quarry Memorial Bridge spans the water. To the north, the terrain transitions into the Bluegrass region's characteristic farmland, dotted with small communities like Athens, Becknerville, and the distinctively named Niblicktown and Pricetown.

Transportation infrastructure of the mid-1960s is heavily represented, from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad cutting across the southern reaches to the prominent Clays Ferry landing. Local genealogists will find value in the specific placement of rural landmarks such as the Durbin Memorial Ch, Locust Grove, and Hootentown. The map also captures several industrial and utility sites, including a Powerplant, Substation, and numerous quarries scattered near the river bluffs.