1947 Map of Allens Creek

About this map

Salt Creek winds through the deeply dissected uplands of southern Monroe County, defining a landscape of sharp ridges and isolated hollows long before the creation of the modern reservoir. The terrain is a network of family-named landmarks and small community hubs, including Fairfax and Payne Town Ch, which served the rural population gathered along the valley floors. Education and faith were anchored by a dense system of local institutions like Allens Creek Sch and Mt Ebal Ch, reflecting a time when travel was dictated by the winding courses of Brummett Creek and Phillipe Creek. Transportation across the main watercourses relied on structures like Hayes Bridge and Cutright Bridge. Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed placement of family burial grounds, such as Todd Cem and Lucas Cem, and the various schools and churches that once stood as the social centers of Polk and Salt Creek townships.