1965 Map of Georgetown

About this map

Georgetown serves as the focal point of this Scott County survey, where the historic campus of Georgetown College and Cardome Academy anchor the central landscape. The 1965 data, later updated with 1988 revisions, captures the city's growth alongside traditional Bluegrass features like Royal Spring and the winding North Elkhorn Creek. This era records a significant transition in land use, documenting the expansion of the Kentucky State Horse Park and the Steeplechase Racetrack near Donerail, as the area evolved from traditional farming into a premier equestrian hub. Smaller settlements and rail stops like Paynes Depot and Great Crossing appear alongside the path of the Southern Railroad, illustrating the transport network that sustained these rural communities. Notable local landmarks, including Garth Sch and Stone Hedge Ch, provide valuable touchstones for genealogists tracing family roots in the horse country of central Kentucky.