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2016 Map of Frankfort West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Frankfort West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Kentucky River snakes through the eastern portion of this Franklin County landscape, shaping the development of Frankfort and its surrounding hill country. The river's influence is evident at historic crossing points like the Old Iron Bridge At Bridge Hole and the Benson Bridge, which connect the capital city to western rural outposts. Further west, the terrain is defined by the winding course of Benson Creek and its many tributaries, including North Benson Creek and South Benson Creek.

Smaller crossroads settlements such as Benson, Bridgeport, and Evergreen anchor the interior, while family history is preserved at the Sudduth Cem and Choatville Church Cem. This map shows a transition from the dense street grids of Frankfort, featuring landmarks like Capital City Airport, to the high ridges of Pea Ridge and the distinct topography of Buttimer Hill. The layout of roads like Devils Hollow Rd and Browns Ferry Rd reflects a transportation network deeply tied to the region's steep valleys and limestone banks.