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2019 Map of Ashbrook

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ashbrook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Ashbrook and the surrounding Kentucky uplands are defined by a complex network of waterways that cut through the landscape, including the Salt River and the Chaplin River. This 2019 survey documents a rural region across Anderson, Washington, and Mercer Counties, characterized by small, established crossroads like Johnsonville and Sinai. The settlement pattern follows the ridgelines and creek valleys, with family names preserved in landmarks such as Baxter Ridge and Pleasant Hill Ridge.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here, as the map records several historic burial grounds such as Pennys Chapel Cem, Leathers Cem, and the New Liberty Church Cem. These sites, along with the distinct neighborhoods of Klondyke and Drydock, offer a clear view of the area's social and community infrastructure in the twenty-first century. The southern reaches of the map show the rural density near Seaville, where local transit is facilitated by routes like Willisburg Rd and Bardstown Rd.