1952 Map of Little Hickman

About this map

Kentucky River meanders sharply through the southern half of this mid-century survey, defining the rugged border where Jessamine, Garrard, and Madison counties meet. This period represents a landscape dominated by small rural settlements and a dense network of country schools and churches. The map highlights significant historical landmarks such as Camp Nelson National Cem and the adjacent Camp Nelson community, marking a site of deep regional importance. Further north, the city of Nicholasville sits at the edge of the plateau, while the deep river gorges below feature natural and historic curiosities like Daniel Boones Cave and the Black Bridge crossing Hickman Creek. Social infrastructure is visible through the Jessamine Childrens Home and scattered educational sites like Crisman Mill Sch and Sulphur Well Sch, which served the farming communities of Little Hickman and Hanly before mid-century school consolidations.