1962 Map of Samuels

About this map

The boundary between Bullitt Co and Nelson Co cuts through this rural landscape during a period of steady post-war development in central Kentucky. The topography is defined by the significant reaches of Bernheim Forest and the winding course of the Salt River in the north. Settlement is concentrated along the Louisville and Nashville railroad line, which connects small communities like Deatsville and Samuels. Social life in these hamlets centers around institutions like St Gregorys Ch and its accompanying St Gregorys Sch, while further north, New Salem Ch serves the residents near Henpeck. The map also captures the intricate drainage system of Cox Creek, Wilson Creek, and Cedar Creek, which carved out the numerous hollows—such as Ashlock Hollow and Shepler Hollow—that dictate the area's winding road network, including the path of Woodsdale Road.