1952 Map of Lancaster

About this map

Lancaster serves as the hub of this Central Kentucky landscape, where the Louisville and Nashville railroad intersects with a road network that traces the ancient Wilderness Trail. The terrain is deeply dissected by the Dix River and its numerous tributaries, including White Oak Creek and Gilbert Creek, creating a complex series of ridges and hollows that define local settlement patterns. Rural life is anchored by small communities such as Preachersville and Hyattsville, along with landmarks of community importance like Gilberts Creek Ch and West Point Sch. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points, including several family or community burial grounds such as Ashlock Cem, Goshen Cem, and Payne Cem, which reflect the long-standing agricultural roots of both Garrard and Lincoln counties.