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1953 Map of Montpelier

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Montpelier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Russell Creek carves a winding path through the center of this rural landscape, serving as the primary drainage for numerous tributaries like White Oak Creek and Goose Creek. During the mid-1950s, this portion of Adair County and Russell County was characterized by a dense network of country schools and churches that anchored small farming communities. Many of these hubs, such as Montpelier and Glens Fork, featured their own dedicated schools like Montpelier Sch and Glens Fork Sch.

Industry and local landmarks are noted through features like Gentrys Mill on the banks of Russell Creek and the distinctive Wildcat Cave near Wildcat Hollow. The map also documents numerous family-named burial grounds, including the Watkins Cem and Craycraft Cem, which provide essential clues for genealogical research. Higher elevations are defined by prominent landforms such as Burton Ridge and Concord Ridge, which dictate the local road patterns and settlement locations.