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1954 Map of Shawhan

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Shawhan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The South Fork Licking River meanders through the heart of this landscape, marking the northern border of Bourbon County where it meets Harrison County. This 1950s era survey reveals a settled agricultural region defined by narrow valleys and prominent ridges, where local life centered on small crossroads and rural institutions. The Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks follow the river's path, connecting the hamlet of Shawhan to the broader regional economy.

Genealogical researchers will find several family-named landmarks and local sites, including the Smith Cem and the Mt Carmel Ch near Ewalt Crossroads. The area is densely patterned with small streams like Townsend Creek and Silas Creek, which carved the winding roads that link historic settlements such as Broadwell and Jacksonville. The presence of the Cynthiana Harrison County Airfield at the map's northern edge and the County Infirmary provides a clear view of the area's mid-century public infrastructure.