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1970 Map of Leavenworth

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Leavenworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Ohio River dominates this landscape at the border of Indiana and Kentucky, carving dramatic curves through the region including Big Bend and Oxbow Bend. The settlement of Leavenworth is situated on the heights overlooking the water, while the label for Old Leavenworth down by the river bank signifies the town's relocation to higher ground following historic flooding. This transition is further evidenced by the Proposed Location of new infrastructure on the bluffs.

Deep within the Harrison-Crawford State Forest, the terrain is marked by steep hollows like Cold Friday Hollow and Popkins Hollow. The Blue River winds toward its confluence with the Ohio, passing landmarks such as Blue River Rock and the Blue River Chapel. Cultural history is preserved in sites like the Potato Run Cem and the Pioneer Cabin, reflecting generations of residence along these limestone ridges.