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1950 Map of Caledonia

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Caledonia and the surrounding farmland of Trigg and Christian Counties are defined by a complex network of springs and disappearing waterways, as seen in this 1950 topographic study. The landscape is punctuated by numerous named springs such as Mill Stream Spring, Casey Spring, and Cook Cave Spring, which emerge from the karst terrain to feed the winding course of the Sinking Fork. This hydrology supported early rural industry and settlement patterns, evidenced by the location of Binns Mill along the southern banks of the Little River.

Genealogists will find a wealth of localized data, from small crossroads like Julien and Peedee to specific community hubs like Locust Grove Ch and the Old Presbyterian Cem. Educational life is well-documented through scattered district schools including Averitt Sch, Rocky Point Sch, and Peedee Sch, providing a clear record of the area's mid-century rural social structure before modern consolidation.