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2022 Map of Carlisle

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Carlisle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Carlisle serves as the focal point of this Nicholas County landscape, where the Nicholas County Courthouse stands at the center of a dense street grid. The town is flanked by several historic burial grounds, including Carlisle Cem, Henryville Cem, and the nearby Mount Carmel Cem to the northwest. This modern survey illustrates how traditional Kentucky farm roads like Maysville Rd and Carpenter Pike continue to navigate the undulating terrain of Irish Ridge and Hickory Ridge.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the Cane Ridge area, defined by the winding course of Hinkston Creek and the smaller drainage of McBrides Run. Evidence of the region’s early history is preserved in the road network, which includes the Buffalo Trace Rd near the settlement of Headquarters. This mix of civic centers and rural outposts like Concord Church provides a comprehensive view of the county's contemporary spatial organization.