1953 Map of Farmers

About this map

The Licking River winds through the Kentucky landscape of Rowan, Bath, and Fleming Counties, defining a region where river bends like Ingram Bend and Muleshoe Bend shaped early movement. Along the southern edge, the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the settlements of Farmers, Midland, and Bluestone, reflecting the importance of rail transport to the local economy in the early 1950s. The interior terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and community centers, such as Moore Sch and Poplar Spring Ch. Local history and genealogy are preserved in the locations of the Jones Cem, Ethridge Cem, and Markwell Cem. The map also captures infrastructure from a bygone era, including Moores Ferry and Moores Ford, providing evidence of historical river crossings before modern bridges dominated the corridor.