1924 Map of Winchester

About this map

Winchester and surrounding agricultural townships appear in high detail during the early 1920s, a period when the rural landscape of Scott and Morgan counties was densely populated with neighborhood institutions. The sheer volume of one-room schoolhouses, such as Hazel Dell School, Strawns Grove School, and Timber Edge School, illustrates the decentralized nature of rural life before mid-century consolidation. This topography highlights a complex drainage system led by Mauvaise Terre Creek and Big Sandy Creek, which shaped the placement of early settlements and roads.