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1950 Map of Williamstown

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Williamstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Southern railroad corridor and the storied Dixie Highway serve as the primary north-south conduits through this portion of Grant County during the early 1950s. At the heart of the map, Dry Ridge sits atop the plateau, while the county seat of Williamstown anchors the southern reaches. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks, including the East Fork Grassy Creek and Tenmile Creek, which have carved the surrounding hills into a complex series of ridges and hollows.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds scattered across the rural landscape, such as Dickerson Cem, McGuinnis Cem, and Martin Cem. These small cemeteries, often associated with long-standing farmsteads or landmarks like Fairview Ch, provide a window into the settled rural life of mid-century Kentucky. Notable water features like Lake Pollywog and the expanding Williamstown Lake suggest the area's development for both local utility and recreation during this era of post-war growth.