1952 Map of Kirksville

About this map

Poosey Ridge dominates the upland geography between the meandering courses of Paint Lick Creek and Silver Creek, marking a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows along the Madison and Garrard County line. During the early 1950s, this region was a network of rural settlements and family-named landmarks connected by winding ridge roads. The presence of numerous local institutions, such as Salem Ch, Beech Grove Ch, and Kirksville Sch, illustrates a community-focused interior where schools and churches served as the primary hubs for scattered farmsteads. Smaller hamlets like Cottonburg, Gilead, and Nina are visible, while the eponymous Kirksville stands as a central point of commerce. Genealogists will find particular value in the detailed placement of family burying grounds, including Sebastian Cem, Coy Cem, and Wheeler Cem, which are often difficult to locate in modern contexts.