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2010 Map of Caledonia

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Caledonia and the nearby settlement of Julien anchor this Kentucky landscape, which is defined by the winding course of the Little River and its numerous tributaries. The map reveals a deeply established agricultural community evidenced by a high density of family and community burial grounds, including the Stapp Cemetery, Northington Cemetery, Nancy Cemetery, and the Old Presbyterian Cemetery. Such a concentration of cemeteries, often situated on high ground or near creek bends like Sinking Fork, provides a clear view of early settlement patterns and family landholdings in Trigg County.

Industrial and natural landmarks are well-represented, from the historic site of Binns Mill on the river to prominent terrain features like Taylor Bluff. The region's complex karst hydrography is visible through several named springs and pools, including Mill Stream Spring, Torian Springs, and the uniquely named Boatwright Hole. Small water bodies like Ten Acre Pond and Double Pond dot the terrain between established routes like Old Hopkinsville Rd.