1969 Map of Westplains

About this map

Westplains and the surrounding agricultural lands of Graves County are defined by the winding course of the West Fork Clarks River and its broad Casey Bottoms. This late-1960s landscape shows a community structured by its waterways and small rural congregations, with numerous houses of worship including Shelton Chapel, Hopewell Church, and McKindree Ch dotting the countryside. The southern portion of the map is dominated by modern infrastructure, specifically the Purchase Parkway and the Mayfield Graves County Airport, which cut across the natural drainage patterns of the Tennessee Valley Divide. Smaller settlements like Clear Springs and Hicksville serve as local landmarks alongside various family-named water features such as Walker Riley Branch and Tucker Branch. The transition between historical crossings like the Old Casey Bridge and newer developments highlights the evolving transportation network of western Kentucky.