2011 Map of Heidelberg

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a deep, serpentine path through this 2011 survey, dictating the placement of settlements and transport routes across the Lee County landscape. Small communities like Heidelberg, Yellow Rock, and Cressmont are situated near the riverbanks or along the major creek valleys that feed the main channel. The topography is defined by high ridges, including Spencer Ridge, Hale Ridge, and Farmer Ridge, which separate the numerous drainages. A notable concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as Angel Cemetery, Brandenburg Cemetery, and Stonecoal Cemetery, are found throughout the area, often located on higher ground near historic homesteads. The map illustrates a complex network of local roads following the natural contours, such as Hale's Ridge Rd and Spencer Ridge Rd, highlighting a rural settlement pattern where life was closely tied to the valleys of Sturgeon Creek and Contrary Creek.