1952 Map of Bryantsville

About this map

Herrington Lake dominates this central Kentucky landscape, winding through the limestone cliffs where the Dix River defines the border between Garrard and Boyle counties. The area is anchored by the historic village of Bryantsville, situated along the northern reach of the legendary Wilderness Trail. The map details a transition from the era of early settlements and rural crossroads to the mid-20th-century development of recreational and institutional sites, including the State Hospital and the Danville Country Club. Local history and genealogy are deeply embedded in the terrain, marked by family burial grounds like Proctor Cem and Robinson Road Cem. Prominent landmarks such as Camp Dick Robinson and the sharp rise of Burdette Knob provide navigational anchors amidst the complex river meanders, while small communities like Davistown, Marcellus, and Hedgeville reflect the enduring agricultural character of the Bluegrass region.