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1991 Map of Harrodsburg

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Harrodsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Kentucky River loops and the winding Dix River define the central Kentucky landscape, where the Bluegrass region meets the rising terrain of the Knobs. The deep gorge of the river system is prominent at High Bridge and Shakertown, highlighting the historical significance of these river crossings and religious settlements. To the east, the map captures the transition into the Daniel Boone National Forest, anchored by the foothills of Muldraughs Hill and notable peaks like Pilot Knob and Indian Fort Mountain.

Infrastructure in the late twentieth century is well-developed, with the Lexington Blue Grass Army Depot and Berea College serving as major regional hubs. Transportation networks, including the Southern RR and Blue Grass Parkway, connect established centers like Harrodsburg, Danville, and Richmond. Water management and recreation are evident at Herrington Lake, while smaller rural communities are often centered around local landmarks such as Ebenezer Ch or Blue Grass Raceway.