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2010 Map of Bardstown

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bardstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bardstown serves as the central hub of this Nelson County landscape, where the intersection of significant thoroughfares like the Bluegrass Pkwy and Old Bloomfield Pike illustrates the area's development. The map reveals a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, from the Bardstown Post Office at the town center to the sprawling grounds of Nazareth to the north. Waterways like Beech Fork and Town Creek weave through the terrain, defining the natural boundaries between established neighborhoods and the surrounding rural reaches.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find significant detail in the placement of Saint Josephs Cemetery and Bardstown Cemetery, which stand as landmarks near the heart of the settlement. The inclusion of named locales such as Early Times and Bourbon Springs hints at the industrial and agricultural identity of the region. From the aviation facilities at Samuels Field to the residential expansion near Barton Lake, the map captures a period of growth that balances its nineteenth-century origins with modern infrastructure.