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1908 Map of Lockport

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Lockport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1908
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1908

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a winding, deep-incised path through this landscape, creating wide alluvial flats like Clements Bottom and Hardin Bottom that historically served as fertile grounds for early Kentucky agriculture. Before modern bridges dominated the region, river life relied on a system of transit and infrastructure visible here through Lock No 2 at Lockport and Lock No 3, alongside several river crossings such as Harpers Ferry and Manford Ferry.

Upland from the river, the terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges and hollows where small communities formed around landmarks like Tackitts Mill and local gathering places such as Grub Ridge Church. The map provides a detailed view of the rural social geography of the early 20th century, marking the locations of the Greenup School, Mint Spring School, and small post offices like Walnut Grove, reflecting a era of localized settlement before the expansion of the regional road network.