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1892 Map of Richmond

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Richmond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1892
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1892

About this map

Richmond serves as the central hub of this Central Kentucky landscape, situated amidst a dense network of nineteenth-century roads and rail lines. The serpentine Kentucky River carves a deep path across the northern half of the territory, defining the borders between Fayette, Clark, and Madison counties. Evidence of early settlement and commerce is visible at Boonesboro, the river crossing at Ford, and the specialized Stone Quarry near the eastern edge.

The rail infrastructure of the 1890s is clearly delineated, showing the paths of the K. C. R. R. and the R. N. I. & B. R. R. as they navigate the ridges and valleys. Small communities like Athens, White Hall, and Waco appear as vital local centers. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it approaches Rockcastle and Jackson counties, rising toward prominent landmarks such as Combs Mtn and Joe Lick Knob.