1953 Map of Grayson

About this map

Kentucky Christian College stands at the heart of Grayson, a community situated at a bend in the Little Sandy River during the early 1950s. The landscape is deeply carved by numerous hollows and creeks, such as Barrett Creek and Stinson Creek, which dictate the winding paths of the Midland Trail and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of Carter County before modern highway expansion, preserving the locations of numerous family cemeteries and local institutions including Lindsey Chapel and the Savage Memorial Ch. Industry is noted by a Fire Clay Pit and a Clay Furnace near Mt Savage, indicating the importance of local mineral resources. The map also documents a dense network of country schools like Locust Sch and Buckeye Sch, providing a detailed look at the social geography of the area.