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2022 Map of Richmond North

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Richmond North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The rolling hills of Madison County meet the Kentucky River along the northwestern edge of this modern survey. The northern reaches of Richmond are the primary focus, showing the city's northward expansion toward smaller outlying settlements such as Arlington, Hillerest, and Redhouse. Historically significant corridors like Old Lexington Rd and White Hall Shrine Rd indicate the area's long-standing connection between the county seat and the river frontier.

The landscape is intricately carved by numerous waterways, including Otter Cr and its various forks, Silver Creek, and Tate Cr. These drainages have historically shaped the agricultural patterns of the Bluegrass region, with rural place names like Jerry and Clay Hill situated among the winding secondary roads. The map provides a detailed view of modern suburban development patterns juxtaposed against the established stream-carved topography of central Kentucky.