Camp Nelson National Cemetery serves as a prominent landmark on this 2019 survey, situated near the dramatic bend of the Kentucky River where Jessamine and Garrard counties meet. This area of central Kentucky is defined by its deep river gorges and high points like Boones Knob and Chimney Rock. The landscape is densely populated with family burial grounds, such as the Miller Family Cem and Baker Farm Cem, reflecting generations of private land ownership. Smaller rural settlements including Little Hickman, Pollard, and Pink are connected by a network of historic routes like Sulphur Well Pike and Chrisman Mill Rd. The map tracks the winding course of Hickman Creek as it approaches the river, showing a transition from the developing edges of Nicholasville to the deeply dissected terrain of Pollys Bend.
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1892 · Richmond
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Richmond
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Harrodsburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1950 · Bryantsville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Keene
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Valley View
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Little Hickman
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Nicholasville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Buckeye
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Coletown
USGS Topo · 1:24,000