2019 Map of Bardstown

About this map

Bardstown and its surrounding Nelson County landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways and early Kentucky settlements. The town center is flanked by historic grounds, including Saint Josephs Cem and Bardstown Cem, while the Bardstown Reservoir and Barton Lake sit just north and south of the primary residential areas. The terrain to the north is marked by Abbey Ridge and the Nazareth community, while the south is anchored by the winding path of the Beech Fork. Transport corridors like the Bluegrass Parkway slice through the rolling hills, connecting established locales such as Federal Hill and Botland. This modern topographic study reveals how the suburban expansion of East Bardstown and rural clusters like Bourbon Springs integrate with the natural drainage basins of Rowan Creek and Cane Run, reflecting a long-standing balance between regional growth and the preservation of its creek-carved topography.