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1961 Map of Independence

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Independence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The rolling landscape of Kenton and Boone counties reveals a period of transition as post-war suburban growth begins to follow the established rail and road corridors of Northern Kentucky. The city of Independence serves as a central hub, surrounded by a network of smaller communities like White Tower, Nicholson (BM 930), and Bank Lick. The influence of transportation is evident in the paths of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads, which parallel major thoroughfares such as Richardson Road and Decoursey Road.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of details in the placement of rural institutions, including Kenton High Sch and numerous community landmarks like St Cecilias Ch and the Hogrefe Cem. Notable cultural markers of the era include the Drive-in Theater near Florence, reflecting the mid-century car culture, while the sprawling topography is defined by the winding course of Banklick Creek and its many tributaries.