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1961 Map of Mason

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mason
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Southern Railway corridor anchors this 1961 study of the Grant and Harrison county line, tracing a path through the ridge-and-valley landscape of northern Kentucky. Small rail-side communities like Mason and Blanchet serve as focal points for the surrounding rural homesteads and agricultural plots. The map reveals a high density of family-named burial grounds and country sanctuaries, such as the Sherrill Cem, O'Banion Cem, and Mt Olivet Ch, reflecting the deep-rooted genealogical heritage of the area.

Elevated terrain features like Simpson Ridge and Oak Ridge divide the drainage basins of Grassy Run and Musselman Creek, illustrating how the local topography influenced early road placement. The presence of the Hilton Radio Station and Camp Northward indicates the mid-century evolution of the landscape, while the proximity of the Licking River to the east highlights the region's natural water boundaries and early transportation routes.