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1905 Map of Prospect

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Prospect
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Louisville and Jeffersonville anchor the southwestern corner of this survey, which traces the Ohio River as it winds past early landings like Woolfolk Ldg and Harmony Ldg. The landscape is a network of turnpikes and electric rail lines, reflecting the early 20th-century expansion of the city into surrounding rural communities. Significant institutional landmarks include the Lakeland Asylum and the Kentucky Military Institute, which occupy prominent positions along the rail corridor.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of established settlements such as Prospect, Goshen, and Anchorage before modern suburban growth. The map captures a transition era where traditional Turnpike roads like the Shelbyville Turnpike and Brownsboro Road existed alongside the Indiana Kentucky Electric Railway, showcasing the infrastructure that first connected these outlying Jefferson and Oldham County towns to the urban core.