1967 Map of Clarkson

About this map

Grayson Springs and the surrounding Grayson County countryside are captured here in the late 1960s, a period marked by the modernization of rural Kentucky infrastructure. The Western Kentucky Parkway cuts a diagonal path across the northern landscape, contrasting with the older rail corridor of the Illinois Central near Clarkson. To the south, the recently established Nolin Reservoir has transformed the lower reaches of Rock Creek and Grindstone Creek, creating an intricate shoreline that follows the deep winding valleys. This map preserves a detailed view of traditional community centers like Peonia, Meredith, and Skaggstown before decades of further development. Local landmarks such as St Augustines Ch, Oak Grove Sch, and several cemeteries provide essential touchstones for genealogical research, while the presence of a Pipeline and Pumping Station indicates the expanding industrial footprint of the era.