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2013 Map of Nicholasville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Nicholasville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Nicholasville serves as the central hub for this portion of the Bluegrass region, where the street grid begins to give way to the pastoral landscapes of Jessamine and Fayette counties. The southern reaches of the Lexington metro area are visible in developments like Monticello and South Elkhorn, highlighting the suburban expansion that characterizes the early 21st century. This era of land use is further evidenced by leisure and agricultural landmarks, including the Connemara Golf Course and the Equestrian Woods Horse Farm.

Water plays a critical role in the local geography, with Jessamine Cr and its Town Fork flowing toward the heart of the county. In town, Lake Mingo provides a distinct community landmark. The map also traces the legacy of local travel and industry through labels like Old Harrodsburg Rd and Union Mills, as well as the path of the Old Railroad Rd which speaks to the historic transportation network that once connected these rural settlements.