1953 Map of Raywick

About this map

Rolling Fork winds through this Marion County landscape, defining the topography between the hills and the river bottoms. The settlement of Raywick serves as a central hub, where Prather Creek and Knob Creek converge with the main river. To the north, the Louisville and Nashville railroad cuts through the terrain near Saint Francis, while a Distillery on the banks of the fork points to the region's agricultural and industrial heritage. The map is a vital resource for genealogists, documenting several family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including the St Francis Xavier Cem, Sutton Cem, and the now-preserved locations of Highview Sch and Mt Washington Sch. Rising above the valley, Scotts Ridge and prominent points like Flag Knob provide a clear view of the complex drainage patterns of Salt Lick Creek and Sulphur Lick.