1950 Map of Westpoint

About this map

Westpoint sits at the confluence of Chisholm Creek and Factory Creek, serving as a central point in this mid-century topographic record of the Lawrence and Wayne County border. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and ridges, such as Shakerag Ridge and Happy Hollow, while the local economy shows a clear transition. The presence of a dismantled railroad and numerous strip mines (Abandoned) scattered across the hills indicates an era of industrial extraction that had largely passed by the time of the 1950 field check. Rural life remains anchored by several small congregations and family landmarks, including Bethlehem Church and Cedar Spring Church. These settlements, though scattered, are connected by an intricate network of creeks like Shawnette Creek and Adams Branch, which shaped the early paths and farm placements throughout the Wayne Co Lawrence Co borderlands.