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1924 Map of Frankfort

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Frankfort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a deep, serpentine path through the heart of this Bluegrass region, defining the industrial and social landscape of the early 1920s. Centered on Frankfort, the capital city is flanked by distinctive high ground at Fort Hill and Cliffside, while the river's navigation is managed through infrastructure like Lock No 4. To the south, the massive Youngs High Bridge spans the gorge at Tyrone, a vital link for the Southern railway.

Rural life is meticulously documented through a dense network of family-named turnpikes, such as the Georgetown Pike and Nashville Pike, connecting vanished settlements and small agricultural hubs. The map reveals a high concentration of local institutions, including the Antioch Church and numerous rural schools like Harvieland School and Evergreen School. From the Forks of Elkhorn to the river crossing at Shryocks Ferry, this survey captures a transition period where river transit and old turnpikes still anchored the local economy.