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1970 Map of Frankfort West

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Frankfort West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Frankfort serves as the focal point of this survey, where the winding Kentucky River and the steep slopes of Devils Hollow frame the state's seat of power. The urban core shows significant development, including the Capital Plaza, City Hall, and the Armory, contrasted by the surrounding ridges and hollows. Beyond the city center, the landscape is defined by the winding course of Benson Creek and its many tributaries, such as Taylor Branch, which drain the upland farms and woodlots.

Rural communities and crossroads settlements like Bridgeport, Choateville, and Kennebec offer a detailed look at the region's historic social fabric. Genealogists and local historians can locate several landmark institutions, including the Choateville Cem, Sudduth Cem, and rural congregations such as Antioch Ch and St Pauls Ch. The presence of the State Game Farm and Juniper Hill Municipal Park highlights the preservation of green space alongside the growing residential and commercial infrastructure of the late 20th century.