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1950 Map of Lexington West

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Lexington West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The industrial and civic heart of Davidson County beats at Lexington, where the concentration of rail infrastructure and local government buildings, such as the Courthouse, anchors the community. To the north, the mill town character of Erlanger stands out, while the southern reaches near Linwood show the intersection of the railroad and the Lexington Municipal Airport. The landscape is a network of small family-centered settlements and rural crossroads like Reeds Crossroads and Jakesville, each defined by local institutions like Reeds Sch or the Mt Carmel Ch.

Waterways like Swearing Creek and Potts Creek wind through the terrain, historically influencing the placement of early homes and cemeteries. Genealogists can find numerous burial grounds and religious sites, including Westleys Cem, Owens Cem, and the Fairmont Ch. The area's transition from purely agricultural to a more diversified economy is evident in the presence of the Childrens Home and various recreational spots like the Golf Course and Trolla Parks.