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1952 Map of Bryantsville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Bryantsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Herrington Lake dominates this 1952 topographic study, winding through the deeply etched channel of the Dix River at the meeting of Garrard, Mercer, and Boyle counties. The shoreline is characterized by sharp meanders and significant islands like Dunn Island and Gwing Island, reflecting the altered landscape following the damming of the river. Away from the water, the terrain rises to landmarks like Burdette Knob and is crisscrossed by historic routes including the Wilderness Trail.

Rural life in the early 1950s is centered around the community of Bryantsville and smaller settlements like Davistown, Marcellus, and Hedgeville. Genealogists may find value in the placement of family-named landmarks such as the Robinson Road Cem and Proctor Cem, alongside local institutions like Mt Olivet Ch and the State Hospital. The map also identifies the grounds of Camp Dick Robinson, a site of regional significance during the Civil War era.