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2016 Map of Shady Nook

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Shady Nook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Oddville and the surrounding rural landscape of Harrison County are defined by the winding course of the Licking River and its numerous tributaries. This survey captures a pocket of Kentucky where small communities like Venus, Sylvandell, and Morning Glory are connected by a network of winding roads such as Oddville Pike and Salem Pike. The topography is marked by significant drainages including Beaver Cr, Brushy Fork, and Indian Cr, which have shaped the settlement patterns and agricultural development of the region.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several burial sites and meeting houses scattered across the terrain. Researchers can identify Old Salem Cem, the Republican Church Cem, and the Mount Pleasant Church Cem. The map provides a clear view of the county boundaries where Harrison meets Robertson and Nicholas counties, showing how these borders intersect with physical features like the river and the community at Shady Nook.