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1952 Map of Valley View

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Valley View
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a dramatic, winding path through the borderlands of Madison, Jessamine, and Fayette counties, serving as the central artery for this mid-century landscape. At the river's sharpest bend sits Valley View, near the essential infrastructure of Lock 9. The terrain is characterized by high ridges and deep creek valleys, where small settlements like Newby, Baldwin, and Spears are connected by narrow winding roads.

Evidence of established rural life is abundant, with several house of worship including Taylors Chapel, Cuziek Ch, and Forest Hill Ch serving local congregations. Education is represented by the Grapevine Sch and Newby Sch, while the YMCA Camp indicates the area's role in regional recreation. To the southeast, the geography transitions into the distinct Possom Ridge, overlooking the waters of Silver Creek and Jacks Creek.