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2022 Map of Sardis

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sardis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sardis serves as a central hub in this modern mapping of the rolling landscapes where Mason Co meets Bracken Co and Robertson Co. The topography is defined by the winding course of the N Fork Licking River, which snakes through the northern portion of the region, flanked by numerous small drainage basins like Shannon Cr and Two Lick Cr. These waterways have carved the distinct ridges and hollows that dictate the local road network, such as the prominent Ogden Ridge and the secluded Hoppy Hollow.

Beyond the established settlement at Sardis, smaller communities like Shannon and Abigail remain anchored by historic family-named routes. Local genealogists can trace the rural infrastructure along Henson Ridge Rd, Woodward Rd, and Old Five Lick Rd, reflecting generations of land use in this corner of the Bluegrass region. The map preserves the complex drainage patterns of Blue Lick Cr and Plugtown Br, illustrating how the Kentucky terrain continues to shape modern settlement boundaries.