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1954 Map of Switzer, 1966 Print
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1954 Map of Switzer

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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The Kentucky River carves a deep, winding path through the northern reaches of Franklin County, defining a landscape of sharp ridges and narrow bottomlands. In the mid-1950s, this area remained largely rural, characterized by small hilltop settlements and creekside communities. The intricate loops of the river are marked by features like Lecompte Bottom and the sharp turn at O'Nan Bend, while smaller tributaries such as Elkhorn Creek meander through the southern half of the quadrangle. Transportation at this time relied on routes like Mo Donald Ferry Road and the Frankfort and North Elkhorn Road, reflecting an era before modern highway expansion bypassed these river-oriented corridors. Locally significant sites including Tacketts Mill and the U S Fish Cultural Station provide specific touchpoints for local historians, while churches like Bethel Ch and Mt Vernon Ch served as the anchors for upland life on Mount Vernon Ridge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain