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1997 Map of Frankfort West

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Frankfort West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a sharp, deep path through the eastern edge of this landscape, framing the western reaches of the state capital. Urban expansion from Frankfort pushes toward the limestone uplands, evidenced by the presence of the Boone National Guard Center and the Capital City Airport. The interior is defined by the winding course of Benson Creek, where the terrain transitions from dense residential developments to more traditional rural settlements.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, such as Sudduth Cem and Roberts Ch. The map captures a mix of civic and agricultural life, featuring the State Game Farm and the Juniper Hill Municipal Park. Transit patterns are dominated by the Kentucky RR and arterial roads like Sudduth Road, which link outlying communities like Bridgeport and Kennebec to the growing city center.