1965 Map of Lexington West

About this map

Lexington expands westward into the rolling Bluegrass landscape in this detailed study, where urban growth meets established thoroughfares like Leestown Road and Versailles Road. The map documents a significant era of suburban development, capturing residential enclaves like Meadowthorpe, Cardinal Valley, and Garden Springs as they filled the spaces between historic estates and transit corridors. The influence of major institutions is evident, from the sprawling grounds of the University of Kentucky and Commonwealth Stadium to the U S Veterans Hospital. Outside the city center, the terrain is marked by the Keeneland Race Course and the Blue Grass Field, alongside smaller legacy settlements such as Yarnallton and Bracktown. The intricate network of Town Branch and Wolf Run provides a natural counterpoint to the industrial and commercial expansion following the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads.