Beech Fork and Cartwright Creek meander through the hills along the Nelson County and Washington County line, defining a landscape of traditional Kentucky settlements and family-named landmarks. The area is anchored by smaller communities like Woodlawn, Maud, and Fredericktown, connected by a network of rural routes such as Bloomfield Rd and Stringtown Rd. A notable concentration of historical burial sites, including Holy Trinity Cem and Poplar Flats Cem, reflects the long-standing family roots in this corner of the Commonwealth. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Mayo Hill and numerous watercourses like Doe Run and Hog Run that drain into the larger river systems. Modern transit is represented by the Bluegrass Parkway, which cuts across the northern reaches, contrasting with the older, winding roads that follow the ridges and creek valleys.
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1952 · Chaplin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Loretto
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Brush Grove
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Maud
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Saint Catharine
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Bardstown
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Springfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Bloomfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Fairfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Winchester
USGS Topo · 1:250,000