1950 Map of Westpoint

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Westpoint sits at the confluence of Factory Creek and Chisholm Creek in Lawrence County, serving as a hub for the surrounding ridges and hollows in the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by the Wayne Co Lawrence Co boundary line and the rugged terrain of Shakerag Ridge. This era shows a community in transition; while active rail lines serve the valley, a Dismantled Railroad follows the path of Caperton Hollow, and numerous Strip Mines (Abandoned) dot the eastern hills. The density of local institutions, from Silver Springs School in the north to Darnell Sch in the west, alongside family-named landmarks like Gallaher Cem and Robinson Cem, indicates a once-thriving rural population. Transport routes like California Road navigate the complex topography of Johnson Hollow and Melton Hollow, connecting isolated homesteads to the primary settlements at Lodi and Pinkney.