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1905 Map of Harrodsburg

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Harrodsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a serpentine path through the heart of the Bluegrass region, defined here by the intricate river bends and steep limestone palisades of central Kentucky. At the turn of the century, the landscape was a bustling network of river commerce and rail hubs, anchored by the significant river infrastructure of Lock No 6, Lock No 7, and Lock No 8. These locks were vital for navigation before modern road networks dominated the region.

Settlement patterns show the established importance of Harrodsburg and Danville, while the rail lines of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads connect smaller communities like Junction City and Mitchellsburg. Notable landmarks include the Shaker community at Pleasant Hill and the engineering feat at Highbridge. To the southwest, the terrain transitions near the North Fork Rolling Fork, illustrating the varied topography from river bottoms to the knobs near Barrett Knob.