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1965 Map of Nicholasville

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Nicholasville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The southern outskirts of Lexington and the growing town of Nicholasville define this Central Kentucky landscape during a period of significant suburban expansion. While the northern portion shows the rise of residential developments like Stonewall Estates and the Fayette Mall commercial corridor, the southern reaches maintain a more rural character focused on agriculture and limestone extraction at a local Quarry. Historic routes like Delaneys Ferry Road and Groggins Ferry Road hint at older transportation patterns before modern highways.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Locust Grove Cem or Blue Grass Memorial Gardens, while cultural landmarks such as the Waveland Museum and the Blue Grass Raceway reflect the region's diverse heritage. The path of the Southern railroad provides a spine for the area's development, connecting the county seat to the smaller outlying community of Union Mills near the winding Hickman Creek.