MAPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the FEMA flood map revision proposed in early 2006. This map is the result of the Map Modernization Project initiated by FEMA in recent years and was meant to update the previous obsolete 2/2/94 maps using the latest techniques and data. The entire harbor area including the approaches and planned development are in the most critical category, an AE floodway. This appropriately designated AE floodway prohibited residential development in the area of the proposed Riverpark Place Development. This map was slated for implementation in late 2006. The Master can be seen HERE  (VERY large PDF download)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the FEMA NFIP Map effective 12/05/06. Notice the classification of critical areas  of the previous map, particularly the floodway, has reverted to the 1994 boundaries to allow construction of Riverpark Place. This Master can be seen HERE  (VERY large PDF download)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We contacted KY Div of Water for insight into why the map revision was rejected. Their answer was that USACE had made a mistake in its compilation and based it on a local standards that did not apply. FEMA map are based on national standards and any discord with local regulations are irrelevant.  We believe MSD used its power as a FEMA mapping partner to deflect these appropriate revisions to allow construction of Riverpark Place and KDOW turned a blind eye. Since city/county merger MSD is no longer an independent agency, but part of Metro Louisville and under the control of the current administration that is sponsoring this development. Louisville Metro seems to have decided that public safety should take a back seat to governmental profit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An aerial view of the Harbor in March 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This appears to be about 1838. Notice the area east of the current Beargrass Creek is empty as Van Buren (later River Road) has not made it across the "new" creek yet. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An 1873 map of the area. Note the proposed bridge to Jeffersonville at Beargrass Creek.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A 1917 Map. Note Towhead Island and Willow Bar are now one and the same. The 1884 flood seems to have wiped out the riverside development east of Beargrass Creek. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A MapQuest map

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The old FEMA Flood Map

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSD Sensitive Features Map