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2019 Map of Upton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Upton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Upton sits at the northern edge of this landscape where Hardin, LaRue, and Hart Counties converge. The terrain is defined by the complex karst and valley systems of the Pennyroyal Plain, including Akers Valley and Copelin Valley. Settlement is dispersed among high points like Jacobs Knob and Flint Hill, with historic communities such as Melrose, Lone Star, and Priceville connected by a network of winding county roads.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this region, evidenced by the presence of Roaring Spring, Blue Hole Spring, and Round Stone Spring. The southern reaches are drained by Bacon Creek and Round Stone Creek, while small family and community burial grounds, including Brashear Cem and Big Springs Cem, are scattered across the ridges. This survey illustrates the modern road network, including the Interstate 65 corridor, as it overlays the traditional settlement patterns of south-central Kentucky.