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1954 Map of Crider

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Crider
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The hill country of Caldwell County during the mid-1950s is defined by a dense network of upland ridges and the industrial extraction of its mineral resources. The Illinois Central railroad cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving the small community of Crider. Nearby, active extraction is visible at the Williamson Mines, while other sites like the Black Sulphur Mines and Powder Mines indicate a landscape heavily shaped by mining activity.

Settlement patterns are deeply rooted in family history and faith, evidenced by numerous country churches such as Bethlehem Ch and Bethany Ch. The map is particularly notable for its high concentration of family cemeteries, including the Board-Baylor Cem, Sigler Cem, and Asher Cem, which are scattered among the ridges like Nelson Ridge and Ditney Ridge. This detailed survey preserves the location of many small rural landmarks, from the White Sulphur Spring to the scattered homes of Farmersville, before modern agricultural and infrastructure changes altered these traditional Kentucky landscapes.