2013 Map of Dalton

About this map

The Tradewater River defines the landscape of this Hopkins County region, winding through a series of significant river crossings and topographic landmarks. Named fords such as Baldwin Ford, Utley Ford, Smith Ford, and Tom Gray Ford indicate a long history of local movement across the waterway, connecting rural communities like Dalton and Kirkwood Springs. The terrain is marked by distinct elevations and river features, including Dunbar Bluff, Morse Bluff, and the prominent curve at Tayloe Bend. Local water sources like Lowey Gum Spring and Willimson Spring further characterize the area's hydrology. This 2013 survey documents the persistent rural character of the region, where family-named roads and small settlements like Quinn and Fryer are situated among the ridges and creek valleys of the Kentucky countryside.