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2013 Map of Wilmore

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wilmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Kentucky River carves a dramatic path through this central Kentucky landscape, defining a series of sharp meanders including Bowmans Bend, Handys Bend, and Pollys Bend. The settlement of Wilmore occupies the northern uplands, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by the finger-like inlets of Herrington Lake. This waterway transition is particularly evident where the Dix River meets the larger river system, a geography that has long influenced regional travel and settlement patterns.

Local history and genealogy researchers can find several clusters of summer camps and small communities along the lakefront and river bluffs, such as Hagers Camp, Ashleys Camp, and Buena Vista. Transportation landmarks are central to the map, from the historic Shakertown area to the notable crossings at High Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge. The conservation importance of the area is highlighted by the steep terrain of the Jessamine Gorge, while smaller tributaries like Jessamine Creek and White Oak Creek weave through the agricultural and forested interior.