1967 Map of Upton

About this map

Upton serves as a primary hub where the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks and the Kentucky Turnpike meet, marking a point of transition between the rolling uplands and the deeply dissected karst landscape to the south. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of sinks and springs, such as Roaring Spring, Blue Hole Spring, and Falling Spring, which feed into the rugged drainages of Bacon Creek and Sandy Valley Creek. The rural settlement pattern of the mid-twentieth century is well-preserved here, with small communities like Melrose, Lone Star, and Bonnieville dotting the landscape. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of several family-named landmarks and country churches, including Bethel Ch, Zion Ch, and the Brackett Cem. To the southwest, the emergence of Nolin Lake and the site of Riders Mill reflect the area's relationship with its water resources during this era of development.