1953 Map of Maud

About this map

The Beech Fork and Chaplin River wind through the borderlands of Nelson and Washington Counties, defining a landscape of deep river bends and rural crossroads. In the early 1950s, the region was anchored by small agrarian hubs such as Maud and Mooresville, where local education centered on the Maud Consolidated Sch. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Cartwright Creek valley, leading toward the historic settlement of Fredericktown. This area preserves a dense record of family history through its numerous small burial grounds, including the Wilkinson Cem, Dodson Cem, and Beam Cem. Spiritual life is marked by several country churches like Walkers Chapel and New Hope Ch, while the Louisville and Nashville tracks provide a vital transport link through the northern hills near Cooney Neck.