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2016 Map of Upton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bonnieville and Upton anchor this portion of the Kentucky interior, where the boundaries of Hardin, LaRue, and Hart Counties converge. The landscape is defined by its karst topography and water systems, featuring several prominent springs and creeks such as Roaring Spring, Round Stone Spring, and Blue Hole Spring. The settlement pattern follows the local geology, with small communities like Lone Star and Melrose established along ridges and in fertile valleys.

Evidence of historical industry and community life is found at Riders Mill along Round Stone Cr and in several family-name cemeteries, including Brashear Cem and Brackett Cem. High points such as Gardner Knob and Jacobs Knob overlook a network of local roads and loops, illustrating the rural development of the region. This 2016 survey provides a modern snapshot of these long-standing farming and milling communities.