1951 Map of Waterford

About this map

Plum Creek winds southward through a deeply dissected landscape in this mid-century survey of the Spencer and Bullitt County borders. The settlement of Waterford serves as a central hub where the creek meets the wide, meandering Salt River. The map captures a predominantly rural agricultural period, characterized by dispersed farmsteads and a network of secondary roads such as Dawson Mill Road and the Frankfort Pike. Local social life is anchored by community landmarks like Carrithers Chapel, Kings Ch, and the Locust Grove Sch. This 1951 edition highlights the intricate drainage patterns of the area, including Feather Bed Hollow and numerous runs, which dictated the placement of small hamlets like Whitfield and Wilsonville. The survey provides an essential view of these rural Kentucky communities just after the post-war field checks of 1950.