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1952 Map of Keene

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Keene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Keene and the surrounding Bluegrass countryside are defined by a network of winding waterways and rural crossroads in this early 1950s survey. The landscape is carved by Clear Creek and the East Fork, which meander through terrain marked by small farming settlements like Dixon Town and Troy. This era shows a community rooted in local institutions, evidenced by the presence of the Mt Pleasant Sch and several country places of worship.

Social and genealogical history is anchored by the Clover Bottom Ch and Ebenezer Cem, serving as markers for long-established families in Jessamine and Woodford counties. The map illustrates a period of transition, where traditional tobacco-growing lands and horse country were served by a maturing road network connecting Pinckard to the larger regional hubs. The intricate topographical detailing reveals the numerous small tributaries, including Spring Creek and Brushy Run, that shaped the agricultural viability of this central Kentucky region.