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C7. Natural and Cultural Resources Summary
1.
The landscape character of Louisville is broadly defined by its physiographic regions as
influenced by human land use over the past two centuries. The distinctive qualities of the
various regions (e.g., the prominent visual landmarks formed by the Knob Hills) can be used to
inform design of the overall pattern and individual elements of the parks and open space
system. The Louisville Loop, which traverses all five regions, incorporates elements of the
various regions as part of its interpretive program.
2.
Louisville’s river and stream corridors provide