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1956 Map of Waldron

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Waldron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The winding course of Flat Rock Creek and Conns Creek defines the landscape of southeastern Shelby County in the mid-1950s. The agricultural character of the region is punctuated by small rural centers and crossroads, with Waldron serving as a significant hub along the New York Central railroad. Further south, the map documents the proximity of Saint Paul to a local Stone Quarry and the riverside community of Germantown.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several country houses of worship like Wesley Chapel, Union Chapel, and the Pleasant Hill Church. Named cemeteries such as Vienna Cemetery and the Simmons Cemetery provide precise locations for family history research. The presence of Camp Flat Rock and the small residential pockets of Pleasure Valley and Sleepy Hollow highlight the recreational and residential development occurring along the creek banks during this period.