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1953 Map of Edmonton

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Edmonton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Edmonton serves as the focal point of this mid-century topographic study, situated along the South Fork Little Barren River. The landscape is defined by a dense network of ridges and hollows, where small settlements like Cedar Flats and Subtle are connected by winding valley roads. The rural character of Metcalfe County is evident in the numerous family-named landmarks and community hubs, including Winfrey Chapel and several local schools like Mann Sch and Lone Star Sch.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family cemeteries such as Patterson Cem, Damron Cem, and the Old Shive Cem. The infrastructure of the era is captured through features like the Gaging Sta and Water Tank near the county seat. The map traces the intricate drainage of the Little Barren River system, illustrating how topography dictated the placement of farms and homesteads along the Hickory Ridge and through England Hollow.