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1950 Map of Olmstead, 1985 Print
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1950 Map of Olmstead

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Whippoorwill Creek and its many tributaries, including Bennett Branch and Vicks Branch, define the rolling landscape along the Todd and Logan County line. This mid-century survey illustrates a rural Kentucky economy rooted in decentralized settlements and local institutions. Small communities like Gordonsville and Daysville are connected by the Jefferson Davis Highway, while the Seaboard rail line serves the southern reaches near Olmstead. The map is particularly dense with genealogical landmarks, featuring numerous family-named burial sites such as Bennett Cem, Currence Cem, and Browder Cem. Social life is anchored by local schools like Union Sch and Greenridge Sch, and a network of country churches including Providence Ch, Russell Chapel, and Cumberland Ch. The presence of the County Home and several crossroads indicates a well-established social infrastructure at the time of the original 1950 field surveys.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain