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1951 Map of Hillsboro

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Hillsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Licking River winds through the border of Fleming and Bath Counties in this early 1950s survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp, dendritic drainage patterns of Locust Creek, Fox Creek, and Fleming Creek, which carve into the upland terrain of the outer Bluegrass region. The primary settlement of Hillsboro serves as a local hub, supported by smaller hamlets like Poplar Plains, Locust, and Sunset.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the road networks connecting community landmarks like Eden Chapel and the Hillsboro Cem. The presence of an inactive rock quarry near Allison Creek and the recreational grounds of Mt Hope Camp illustrate the varied land use of the era, from resource extraction to community gathering spaces. The river's serpentine course creates dramatic peninsulas, particularly near the mouth of Buttermilk Branch and Turkey Run, where the water forms a natural boundary between the two counties.