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2019 Map of Coiltown

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Coiltown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pond Creek and Clear Creek dominate the low-lying wetlands of northern Hopkins County, shaping the settlement patterns of this rural landscape. These drainage basins separate the rolling uplands where small communities like Coiltown and Rabbit Ridge are situated. The map provides a detailed view of a landscape defined by localized family and community landmarks, evidenced by the high density of small cemeteries such as Rose Creek Cem, Johnson Island Cem, and the Irving Howton Cem south of Beulah.

Tracing the road network reveals a distinct pattern of rural development, from the junctions at Fiddle Bow to the crossings at Watson Bridge. The naming of features like Frazier Ridge and various family-named lanes suggests a deep-rooted genealogical history. The presence of Sixth Vein in the south points toward the coal-rich geology of the Western Kentucky coalfield, while numerous unnamed ponds and drainage ditches indicate long-term water management in the creek bottoms.