1969 Map of Smithfield

About this map

Louisville and Nashville rail lines dominate the landscape of Henry and Oldham Counties, anchoring a series of small rural communities. The map depicts a transitional period where established settlements like Smithfield and Sulphur sit alongside newer infrastructure development. The creation of Lake Jericho and its adjacent Recreation Area and Boat Ramp indicates the mid-century shift toward water-based public leisure, while the prominent Interchange 28 signals the rising influence of the interstate highway system on this traditionally agrarian corridor. Local institutions such as the Ballard School and numerous Cem sites reflect the long-standing community footprint of the Little Kentucky River and Floyds Fork valleys. Smaller, now-obscure locales including Liro, Tarascon, and Jericho are captured in detail, providing a valuable record of the northern Bluegrass region's settlement pattern before late 20th-century modernization further altered the rural character.