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2010 Map of Dawson Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Dawson Springs serves as the focal point of this Kentucky landscape, situated along the meandering banks of the Tradewater River. The area exhibits a blend of rural settlement and recreational development, anchored to the south by the extensive waters of Lake Beshear and the lakeside community of Lakeshore. Topographical features such as Purdy Hill and Penitentiary Bend shape the river valley, while the local infrastructure includes the Tradewater Airport and the University of Kentucky 4-H Camp.

Genealogical interest is well-served by numerous burial sites, including Rosedale Cemetery, Ausenbaugh Cemetery, and McNeely Cemetery. The northern reaches transition into a network of creek-fed valleys like Lick Creek, where the small settlement of Charleston is located. This 2010 survey provides a clear view of the road networks connecting these communities, from Western Kentucky Pkwy to more secluded routes like Bull Joint Rd.