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2013 Map of Dawson Springs

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Dawson Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Dawson Springs serves as the focal point of this western Kentucky landscape, situated along the winding course of the Tradewater River. The town's layout is clearly defined, showing the residential and commercial street grid as it appeared in the early 21st century. To the south, the expansive waters of Lake Beshear dominate the terrain, creating a complex shoreline that includes the Lakeshore settlement and natural features like Allsbrook Ridge and Pat Alexander Ridge.

The map reveals a mix of old river-crossing points and aviation infrastructure, notably the Tradewater Airport and the historic location at Murphy Ford. Family-named landmarks and springs are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including Beshear Spring, Young Spring, and Gibb Spring, which speak to the area's geological character and settler history. The rural north is punctuated by smaller communities like Charleston and topographic features such as Purdy Hill and Coats Hill, while the river forms dramatic loops at Blakely Bend and Penitentiary Bend.