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1970 Map of Frankfort East

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Frankfort East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a deep path through the limestone landscape of the state capital, framing the eastern expansion of Frankfort and its adjacent neighborhoods like Indian Hills and Highland. This 1970s record shows the city's complex topography, where high ground features like Fort Hill and Penitentiary Hill overlook the river's winding course. The map documents significant institutional footprints, including the Kentucky State College campus and the extensive grounds of the Frankfort State Hospital and School.

Beyond the urban core, the confluence of North Fork Elkhorn Creek and South Fork Elkhorn Creek at Forks of Elkhorn defines the rural character of the eastern quadrangle. Industrial and transport corridors are well-defined, following the Louisville and Nashville rail lines and the Leestown Road. Notable landmarks for local historians include the distinctive geological formation known as The Backbone and several family burial sites such as Cooks Cem.