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1952 Map of Woodstock

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Woodstock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Buck Creek carves a winding path through this corner of the Commonwealth, defining the boundary-heavy landscape where Pulaski, Lincoln, and Rockcastle counties converge. The terrain is characterized by deep ravines like Bear Den Hollow and Osborne Hollow, separated by prominent ridges such as Buck Ridge and Harness Ridge. Local life in the early 1950s was centered around several rural hubs, including Woodstock, Bee Lick, and Goochtown. This map reveals a high density of rural institutions that often served as the social fabric for these ridge-top communities.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the Little Magdalene Cem and Griffin Cem to the numerous community schools like Penobscot Sch, Pence Sch, and Todd Sch. The distribution of these schools and churches, such as Goodhope Ch and Sweetgum Ch, underscores the decentralized nature of the agricultural economy during this period before significant mid-century consolidation.