1960 Map of Lanesville

About this map

Lanesville serves as the focal point of this Harrison County survey, situated near the confluence of Indian Creek and Panther Creek. The landscape transitions from the upland ridges of Franklin and Posey townships toward the broad valley of the Ohio River. A high concentration of rural institutions suggests a well-established community fabric, with numerous cemeteries such as St Johns and Hopewell alongside country churches like Antioch Church. On the Kentucky side of the river, the suburban and industrial expansion of Jefferson County is evident in the developments of Riverside Gardens and Sylvania, where a Power Plant and Tank Farm stand near the Illinois Central railroad line. The topography is defined by prominent bluffs and points overlooking the river, including Hellmans Point and Vault Point, which overlook the navigable channel marked by river miles and the Locust Point landing.