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1951 Map of Lenox

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Lenox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Licking River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of Morgan County, creating distinctive geographic features like the Cottle Bend as it moves westward. In the early 1950s, the landscape was defined by its network of narrow valleys and ridges, such as Bolin Ridge, where small communities were organized around local schools and churches. Public life centered on landmarks like the Lick Branch Community Ch and a high density of rural schoolhouses, including Lenox Sch, War Creek Sch, and Jones Creek Sch.

The settlement pattern reveals many family-named cemeteries and rural outposts like Fannins and Florress, tucked away along branches and forks. Notable crossings like Gordon Ford indicate how locals navigated the river before modern infrastructure. The prominent Granddaddy Knob stands as a landmark over the northern terrain, while the confluence of Elk Fork and its tributaries highlights the water-dependent development of this Kentucky region.