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1936 Map of Hico

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Hico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The boundary between Marshall and Calloway counties runs through this upland landscape, which was meticulously surveyed in the mid-1930s by Arthur E. Morgan and the Tennessee Valley Authority. The map reveals a dense network of rural community life centered around local hubs such as Tatums Store, Vinsons Store, and the settlement of Hico. The topography is defined by the drainage systems of Jonathan Creek and Sugar Creek, where numerous family cemeteries and small country schools appear at nearly every intersection.

Genealogists will find significant value in the sheer number of documented burial grounds, including Byars Cem, Jefferies Cem, and Ivy Cem. Educational and spiritual foundations of the era are represented by landmarks like Palestine Sch, Elm Grove Sch, and Friendship Ch, providing a detailed look at the social geography of western Kentucky before major mid-century infrastructure changes altered the region.