1952 Map of Paint Lick

About this map

Paint Lick Creek carves a winding path through this central Kentucky landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Garrard and Madison counties. In the early 1950s, the area was defined by a network of rural hamlets including Cartersville, Lowell, and Manse, each connected by narrow roads and family-centered landmarks. The presence of numerous small cemeteries such as Carpenter Cem, Robinson Cem, and Vanhook Cem suggests a deeply rooted local history, while schools like Oakdale Sch and Wrenview Sch illustrate the decentralized community life of the era. The terrain rises to distinct elevations at Button Lick Knob and Graveyard Hill, overlooking the intricate drainage systems of Drake Creek and Harmons Lick. This survey provides a clear view of the settlement patterns just before modern infrastructure reshaped the rural landscape, preserving the locations of country churches like Old Paint Lick Ch and Good Hope Ch.