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2016 Map of Howardstown

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Howardstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rolling Fork river carves a serpentine path through this 2016 survey, defining the rugged borderlands between Nelson, LaRue, and Marion Counties. Small rural communities like Howardstown and Stiles anchor the interior, while the landscape is marked by prominent ridges and named hollows such as Devils Backbone and Howard Hollow. The elevation changes are significant, rising from the riverbanks to heights like Mt Pisgah and Round Knob.

Local heritage is preserved through landmarks like Saint Ann Cem near the central crossroads and Saint Vincent De Paul Cem to the north in New Hope. The map details a network of narrow backroads, including Gaddys Ford Rd and Boone Mill Rd, which provide access to more remote settlements like Ginseng and Attilla. This record illustrates the enduring rural character of central Kentucky, where many family-named roads and natural features remain consistent over generations.