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1952 Map of Little Hickman

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Little Hickman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The winding Kentucky River forms the defining southern boundary of this region, carving deep meanders like Pollys Bend into the limestone landscape. At the western edge, Camp Nelson serves as a significant historical focal point, situated near the Camp Nelson National Cem and the legendary Daniel Boones Cave overlooking the river cliffs. This 1950s landscape is characterized by its network of rural schools and country churches that anchored community life, including Sulphur Well Sch, Crisman Mill Sch, and Wesley Chapel.

The interior uplands around Little Hickman and Hanly show a transition from the developing southern fringes of Nicholasville to the more isolated river valleys. Landmarks like the Black Bridge across Hickman Creek and the Jessamine Childrens Home provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local institutions. The terrain's complexity is evident in the many forks and creeks, such as Jessamine Creek and Town Fork, which dictated the early placement of settlements and mills.