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1965 Map of Waddy

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Waddy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Waddy and Clay Village anchor this mid-century survey of the Shelby County countryside, where the rolling landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks and the presence of two major rail lines. The Southern railroad passes through the heart of Waddy, while the Louisville and Nashville tracks cross the northern section near Hatton. This transit network supported a series of small agricultural communities, including Peytona and Hemp Ridge, which served as local hubs for the surrounding farms.

Local landmarks such as Jeptha Knob and the Beech Ridge terrain provide distinct topographical relief, while Guist Creek Lake dominates the northwest corner. Small-scale civic institutions are captured in their mid-century locations, notably the Buffalo Lick Ch and the Henry Clay Sch. The map also documents the shifting boundaries where Shelby County meets Franklin Co and Anderson Co, tracing the rural road system including the Hardinsville Road.