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1954 Map of Simpsonville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Simpsonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The town of Simpsonville serves as a primary hub on this mid-century survey, situated along the Midland Trail and the Louisville and Nashville rail line. To the south, the settlement of Finchville marks a crossroads where local roads converge near the winding path of Brashears Creek. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage patterns of Bullskin Creek and its tributaries, reflecting a rural Kentucky topography dominated by family farms and small communities like Veechdale and Lincoln Ridge.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific cultural landmarks such as Buck Creek Sch, Shiloh Ch, and Olive Branch Ch. The map also captures infrastructure including Picketts Dam and various unnamed cemeteries, providing a detailed record of the Shelby County countryside before modern suburban expansion. The presence of the Southern railroad and several substations highlights the integration of transport and utility networks into this agricultural corridor.