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1950 Map of Lexington East

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Lexington East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The eastern expansion of Lexington is documented here as it moved into the rolling countryside of central Davidson County. This 1950 landscape, updated in 1987, is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Southern railroad and the Radio Tower (WBUY) standing over a network of rural communities. The map captures a high density of local institutions, including Pilgrim Ch, Mt Tabor Ch, and the distinct Old Beeks Ch and New Beeks Ch, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing family ties in the region.

Waterways like Abbotts Creek and Hamby Creek provide the primary drainage, while the presence of the State Prison Camp No 602 and an Inactive Coal Mine point to the diverse social and industrial history of the area. Educational sites such as Dunbar Sch and Cecil Sch are clearly marked alongside the sprawling Golf Course, reflecting the mix of traditional rural living and emerging mid-century development.