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1897 Map of Richmond

Name: 1897 Topographic Map of Richmond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1897
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1897

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a deep, winding path through the Bluegrass region, serving as the central dividing line between Fayette, Clark, and Madison counties. This late-nineteenth-century landscape is defined by its sophisticated rail network, where the Kentucky Central R.R. and the Richmond Irvine and Beattyville R.R. intersect at the regional hub of Richmond. Further north, Winchester appears as a major junction for the Chesapeake and Ohio R.R. and the Lexington and Eastern R.R..

Settlement patterns show a high density of small communities and landing points along the river, including the historic site of Boonesboro and the river crossing at Valley View. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it approaches the highlands, marked by prominent landmarks like Joe Lick Knob and Bear Mt. in the vicinity of Big Hill. Industry is present in the form of a Stone Quarry near the Estill County line, highlighting the region's early extraction activities.