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1970 Map of Frankfort East

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Frankfort East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Frankfort serves as the focal point of this 1970 study, which captures the state capital as its suburban boundaries began to expand eastward through Indian Hills and toward the Forks of Elkhorn. The geography is defined by the winding Kentucky River and the dramatic meanders of Elkhorn Creek, featuring distinctive landforms like The Backbone. Institutional landmarks are prominent, including the State Capitol, Ky State College, and the sprawling Frankfort State Hospital and School campus.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is well-documented, from the Louisville & Nashville RR corridors to the specialized facilities of the Penitentiary and Lock No 4. Small, established communities like Millville, Jett, and Ducker provide context for the surrounding rural landscape. Researchers can also find numerous local burial grounds and religious sites, such as Thorn Hill Ch and the extensive Sunset Memorial Gardens.