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1967 Map of Harrodsburg

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Harrodsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The historic county seat of Harrodsburg serves as the focal point for this survey, showcasing a landscape transitioning through the mid-20th century. The town's layout is intricately detailed, featuring the Spring Hill Cem, the County Fairgrounds, and the Harrodsburg-Mercer Co Airport. Outside the urban center, the map documents a network of rural settlements like McAfee, Braxton, and Stringtown, many connected by family-named thoroughfares such as Bonta Lane and Chinn Lane. The Southern RR cuts through the territory, supporting local commerce at spots like Judd Siding.

To the northeast, the Kentucky River carves a deep path through the limestone, passing Mundys Landing and the mouth of Shaker Creek. The inclusion of various rural institutions, including New Providence Ch, Unity Ch, and the McAfee Sch, provides a clear view of the social geography of Mercer County before later modern developments. Industrial activity is also noted via a Quarry near the Salt River, illustrating the local extraction economy of the era.