1952 Map of Sardis

About this map

Sardis serves as a primary settlement point in this rural landscape where Mason, Robertson, and Bracken counties meet. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Licking River and its numerous tributaries, including Two Lick Creek and Shannon Creek. This 1952 field check, later updated in the 1970s, reveals a community-focused geography anchored by rural houses of worship such as Salem Ch, Union Ch, and Bethel Ch. Small hamlets like Abigail and the scattered crossroads of Shannon Ch are linked by a network of local roads that follow the ridges and creek valleys. The intricate water system, featuring names like Whippoorwill Branch and Rag Lick Creek, illustrates the traditional drainage patterns that shaped local property lines and agricultural boundaries during the mid-20th century.