1954 Map of Gamaliel

About this map

Gamaliel sits at the heart of this Monroe County landscape, serving as a hub for the small agricultural communities and rural schoolhouses of the mid-1950s. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Barren River, which cuts through the southern portion of the sheet near Bugtussle. The map reveals a high density of one-room and community schoolhouses such as Mud Slash Sch, Alexander Sch, and McPeak Sch, many of which were the social anchors for families in outlying areas like Flippin and Gum Tree.