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1949 Map of Shepherdsville

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Shepherdsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Bernheim Forest dominates the central landscape of this Bullitt County survey, showcasing the dense ridges and hollows that define the region south of the Salt River. The mid-century transportation network is clearly defined by the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which links the key junctions at Bardstown Junction and Lebanon Junction. These rail corridors fostered a string of small communities and rural outposts like Clermont, Nashville, and Belmont.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, from the St Gregorys Ch and its accompanying school to scattered burial sites like Magruder Cem and Smith Cem. The map also captures the early aviation era in the area with both the Betzel Airport and a separate County Airport. The presence of the Fort Knox Mil Res on the western edge and industry at Limestone Springs highlights the diverse land use during this post-war period.