2019 Map of Loretto

About this map

Holy Cross and Loretto anchor this central Kentucky landscape, where the rolling knobs of the Outer Bluegrass meet the borders of Nelson, Washington, and Marion counties. The topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Rohan Knob and Pine Lick Knob, which rise above a network of waterways including Beech Fork and Pottinger Creek. This modern survey reveals a persistent rural settlement pattern characterized by small community clusters like Nerinx, Saint Francis, and Dant. For the local historian, the map identifies specific family and communal landmarks, from the Thomas Burying Ground near the center of the sheet to the Smocks Chapel Cemetery to the east. The intricate web of local routes, such as Wimsett Schoolhouse Road and Hagan School Road, reflects the agricultural and educational history of these small Kentucky townships.