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1954 Map of Olaton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Illinois Central railroad defines the transportation corridor of this mid-century Kentucky landscape, following the winding valley of the Rough River. The settlement of Olaton and the nearby Davidson Sta serve as focal points for a rural community characterized by numerous small country churches and schools. Local heritage is preserved in the placement of the New Baymus Ch and its accompanying New Baymus Cem, alongside the St Johns Ch and Cedar Grove Ch.

Topography is dominated by the complex drainage systems of Caney Creek, Adams Fork, and Huff Creek. The map records a landscape prior to significant modernization, where family-named landmarks like Truman Hill and the Payton Sch highlight the localized nature of mid-century life. Scattered industry is represented by a single Quarry near the river, while the irregular boundaries of the Ohio and Breckinridge County line trace the high ridges and watercourses.