2013 Map of Sardis

About this map

Sardis and the surrounding Kentucky countryside are defined by a network of creeks and branches that feed toward the N Fork Licking River. This 2013 survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by its hydrology and ridge-top transit, with routes like Opossum Ridge Rd and Ogden Ridge following the natural high ground between drainage basins. The settlement of Abigail sits in the northwest near Whippoorwill Br, while Shannon occupies the eastern portion of the map along Shannon Cr. Local history and family genealogy are reflected in the numerous named thoroughfares such as Mastins Mill, Forman Chapel Rd, and Swartz Ln. The drainage patterns of Five Lick Cr and Panther Cr illustrate the dissected topography typical of the region, where roads and small settlements follow the meandering paths of the water and the rising terrain of the ridges.