The Tradewater River carves a winding path through this corner of Kentucky, where the boundaries of Hopkins, Caldwell, and Christian counties converge. The town of Dawson Springs serves as the central hub, characterized by a grid of streets like W Arcadia Ave and E Hall St that transition into the wooded ridges and bottomlands of the surrounding countryside. Significant landmarks include the Tradewater Airport and the expansive waters of Lake Beshear to the south. The landscape is defined by its numerous springs and hollows, such as Lick Creek Spring and Blue Hole Hollow, reflecting the region's complex hydrology. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history at sites like Rosedale Cem, Menser Cem, and McNeely Cem, which are scattered among the ridges of Coats Hill and Purdy Hill.
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1907 · Earlington
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1908 · Princeton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Dawson Springs
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1909 · Earlington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Providence
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Princeton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Dawson Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Dawson Springs SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Dawson Springs SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Evansville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000