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1967 Map of Harrodsburg

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Harrodsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Harrodsburg sits at the heart of this survey, serving as a hub for the rolling landscape of Mercer County. The map illustrates the transition from the densely settled town center to the surrounding agricultural community, where legacy farms are linked by a dense network of named lanes like Bonta Lane and Chinn Lane. Local history is preserved in the numerous country churches and burial grounds, including New Providence Ch and the historic Spring Hill Cem.

The eastern border is defined by the winding course of the Kentucky River, featuring the steep cliffs at Mundys Landing and the mouth of Shaker Creek. The influence of early religious settlements is visible through labels such as Shakertown Ch near the Woodford County line. Transportation is a major theme, with the Southern railroad corridor and the Blue Grass Pkwy. cutting through the terrain, while the Harrodsburg-Mercer Co Airport marks the area's mid-century modernization.