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1953 Map of Frankfort East, 1955 Print
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1953 Map of Frankfort East

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Kentucky River loops sharply around the state capital, creating the dramatic topographical formation known as The Backbone. This mid-century survey captures the expanding residential landscape of eastern Frankfort, where neighborhoods like Normal Heights, Thorn Hill Heights, and Crestwood overlook the winding river valley. Outside the city center, the terrain is defined by the meandering South Elkhorn Creek and North Elkhorn Creek, which converge at the historic settlement of Forks of Elkhorn. The map documents a deeply rooted rural infrastructure, from the State College and State Training Home Farm to smaller agrarian hubs like Duckers and Millville. Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of numerous community landmarks, including Woodburn Sch, Macedonia Ch, and Buck Run Ch, alongside various unnamed family cemeteries scattered across Vaughn Bottom and Hickman Hill.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain