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1950 Map of Lexington West

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Lexington West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The textile industry and railroad corridors define this landscape west of Lexington, particularly at the mill village of Erlanger and the settlement of Grimes. In the early 1950s, the Southern railroad line served as a primary artery through the region, connecting the industrial hub of Lexington to southern points like Linwood. Outside the city center, the terrain is dotted with small rural crossroads and community institutions such as Reeds Crossroads, Jakesville, and Tyro.

Genealogists will find a wealth of community landmarks, from the Childrens Home to numerous country churches like Shiloh Ch and Pauls Chapel. The map also captures the early aviation history of the county with the Grubby Airfield and a nearby Airway Beacon. Waterways like Reedy Creek and Swearing Creek provided the natural drainage for the agricultural lands that separated these growing Davidson County settlements.