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1986 Map of Louisville

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Louisville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the dominant geographic and political spine for this mid-1980s regional overview, separating the dense urban core of Louisville from Indiana neighbors like Jeffersonville and New Albany. The landscape transition is starkly visible, moving from the industrial and residential grid of the city to the distinctive topography of the Knobs and Muldraugh Hill to the south and west. Significant institutional footprints are detailed, including the Fort Knox Military Reservation and the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant, reflecting the area's strategic importance during the late 20th century.

Genealogists and local historians can find substantial detail in the concentration of burial grounds such as Cave Hill Cemetery, Evergreen Cemetery, and St Louis Cemetery. The map also documents the region's transport evolution, showing the fully integrated interstate system including I-264 and I-265 alongside long-standing rail lines like the L & N RR and Southern Ry. These layers of infrastructure highlight the growth of outlying communities like Jeffersontown and Valley Station during this period of suburban expansion.