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1970 Map of Frankfort West

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Frankfort West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a deep valley through the limestone plateau as it winds past the state capital at Frankfort. This 1970 landscape shows the city's westward expansion, where suburban growth meets the traditional rural character of the Bluegrass region. The meandering path of Benson Creek and its many tributaries, such as North Fork Benson Creek and South Benson Creek, define the local topography and historical transportation routes.

Evidence of local history and genealogy is scattered across the uplands, including the Sudduth Cem and several community anchors like Choateville Ch and Mt Zion Ch. Industrial and civic development is represented by the Capital City Airport, the Louisville and Nashville RR corridor, and a Quarry near the river. Significant local landmarks like Juniper Hill Municipal Park and the State Game Farm indicate the mid-century transition towards recreational and institutional land use in the area.