1970 Map of Frankfort East

About this map

Frankfort serves as the focal point of this survey, where the Kentucky River winds through deep meanders past the State Capitol and the Penitentiary. The landscape is defined by the sharp convergence of North Elkhorn Creek and South Elkhorn Creek at the Forks of Elkhorn, an area dotted with historic institutions such as KY State College and the Frankfort State Hospital and School. Outlying areas like Indian Hills and Bon Air Hills represent the mid-century residential expansion beyond the city center. Geologic and topographic landmarks like The Backbone and Fort Hill overlook the river valley, while the presence of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and roads like Leestown Road highlight the transportation corridors that shaped the capital's growth into Franklin and Woodford counties.