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1962 Map of Shepherdsville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Shepherdsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Shepherdsville serves as the focal point of this Bullitt County landscape, situated where the Kentucky Turnpike and the L & N RR corridor intersect the winding course of the Salt River. The map illustrates a region in transition during the mid-to-late 20th century, balancing growing suburban clusters with the enduring rural patterns of central Kentucky. To the south, the expansive Bernheim Forest dominates the terrain, featuring notable landmarks like Lake Nevin and Britts Knob.

Smaller settlements and railroad stops like Belmont, Bardstown Junction, and Limestone Springs are clearly defined, providing valuable context for genealogical research. Local history is further preserved through the mapping of family and community landmarks, including Vine Hill Ch and several burial sites such as Smith Cem and Shelton Cem. The drainage patterns of Bullitt Lick Creek and Cedar Creek reveal the underlying topography that shaped the early settlement of these knobs and valleys.