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1959 Map of Frankfort East

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Frankfort East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Frankfort expands eastward toward the winding courses of Elkhorn Creek in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp meanders of the Kentucky River and the prominent ridge known as The Backbone, which looms over the northern valley. Academic and institutional life is central to the area, evidenced by the presence of the State College and its associated State College Farm, along with the State Training Home.

Transport networks are densely mapped, showing the intersection of the Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad as they navigate the river bluffs. Emerging residential developments like Indian Hills, Bon Air Hills, and Franklin Heights reflect the post-war suburban growth of the state capital, while older hamlets such as Stedmantown, Leestown, and Slickway remain distinct points on the rural road network.