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1954 Map of Millerstown

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Millerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Nolin River winds through this rural landscape on the borders of Hardin, Grayson, and Hart Counties, creating dramatic loops such as Bush Bend and passing by Joyce Island. This mid-century snapshot reveals a dispersed network of farming communities and family-named landmarks like Akers Valley and Fox Den Hill. Small, localized industries are evident along the riverbanks, where both Wheelers Mill and Riders Mill represent the area's historical reliance on water power for milling.

The map is a valuable resource for genealogical research, documenting numerous rural institutions that served these isolated ridge-and-hollow settlements. Educational and religious life is marked by several neighborhood hubs, including Little Clifty Sch, Chestnut Ridge Sch, and Mt Zion Ch. Many family cemeteries, such as Phillips Cem, Wooden Cem, and Craddock Cem, are recorded alongside forgotten points like Lacon and Carbytown Cem, providing a precise look at the mid-1950s cultural geography.