2019 Map of Summer Shade

About this map

Summer Shade and Edmonton anchor the southern and northeastern corners of this Metcalfe County landscape, where the plateau is deeply incised by the drainage of the S Fork Little Barren River and its numerous tributaries. The terrain transitions from the broader ridges around Randolph to the more complex topography of Miner Hollow and Graven Hill. High-speed transit via the Cumberland Parkway contrasts with the network of older country lanes like Dripping Springs Church Rd and Cemetery Rd, which trace the higher elevations above creek valleys like Falling Timber Cr and Clay Lick Cr. This survey illustrates the persistent rural settlement pattern of south-central Kentucky, where small communities like Goodluck remain connected by roads that often follow the meandering paths of local waterways.