1906 Map of Lockport

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a winding path through this 1906 survey, defining the agricultural and industrial character of the valley. The river’s vital role in transportation and early infrastructure is evident at Lock & Dam No 2 and Lock & Dam No 1, which facilitated commercial movement through the deep river bottoms. These fertile lowlands, including Clements Bottom, Browns Bottom, and Nardins Bottom, were the anchors of local settlement in Owen, Franklin, and Henry Counties. Away from the water’s edge, the map records the locations of rural community centers like Pleasant Home Church and Bethel Church. The inclusion of Manfords Ferry shows a landscape still reliant on traditional river crossings, while names like Swallowfield and Peaks Mill provide a detailed look at the scattered hamlets and family-named landmarks of the early twentieth century.