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1957 Map of Lexington

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Lexington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Illinois Central railroad corridor anchors the western portion of this Holmes County survey, connecting the small settlements of Tchula, Gwin, and Shackelford. Moving east from the rail line, the landscape transitions from the relatively flat delta regions near Horseshoe Lake and Morgan Brake into the rolling hills of the interior. This mid-century map reveals a dense network of community-centered institutions, with numerous combined school and church sites like Sunnymount Sch & Ch and Beulah Grove Sch & Ch serving the rural population.

Lexington stands as the primary hub, surrounded by smaller, family-named locales such as Howard and Tolarville. The prominence of cemeteries and churches, including the New Zion Ch & Cem and Liberty Grove Ch & Cem, provides significant detail for genealogical research. Waterways like Fannegusha Creek and Black Creek define the natural drainage patterns, while the ridge lines are highlighted by features like the Fire Tower and Chestnut Ridge.