1961 Map of Ballardsville

About this map

The rolling drainage basins of Floyds Fork and Bullskin Creek dominate this 1960s landscape along the Oldham and Shelby County line. Small farming communities and crossroads such as Ballardsville and Chestnut Grove are connected by a network of winding roads like Hanna Road and Scotts Station Road. The agricultural character of the era is evident in the numerous family-named landmarks and local institutions, including Gleneyrie School and Fairview Church. Local topography is punctuated by prominent rises such as Gathright Hill and Lincolnfellow Hill, which overlook the various forks and runs that feed into the larger creek systems. These watercourses, including Little Bullskin Creek and Lick Run, helped dictate the placement of early settlements and road alignments across the central Kentucky bluegrass region.