1952 Map of Paris East

About this map

The city of Paris serves as the focal point of this 1952 topographic study, situated where the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor meets the winding path of Stoner Creek. The landscape is defined by the high ground of Cane Ridge to the north and a dense network of watercourses, including Strodes Creek and Kennedy Creek, that drain the fertile agricultural lands of Bourbon County. This survey provides a precise record of the rural infrastructure during the early 1950s, showing the distribution of family landmarks and local institutions. Genealogists will find particular value in the location of the Clay Cem and the Spears Mill Ch, alongside the small settlement of Escondida in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures the area just as modern utility infrastructure, such as the Sewage Disposal plant near the city, began to appear alongside traditional livestock-raising terrain.