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2016 Map of Dawson Springs SE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Dawson Springs SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Tradewater River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Hopkins and Christian Counties, anchoring a landscape defined by small rural hubs and family burial grounds. The settlement of Era sits at a crossroads in the southern reaches, while the community of Empire occupies the eastern edge. Local transit is shaped by the river and its many tributaries, including Castleberry Cr and Sugar Cr, with historic crossings such as Pooles Mill Bridge and Collins Bridge connecting the patchwork of winding rural roads.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here due to the density of named cemeteries scattered across the topography. From the Terry Cem in the north to the Lanier Cem in the south, these sites—including McKnight Cem, Adams Cem, and Reynolds Cem—preserve the names of the families who settled this corner of Kentucky. The presence of Coal RD LP and Boyd Mine RD hints at the region's industrial heritage, even as the landscape remains predominantly shaped by its stream valleys like Brushy Fork and Dripping Spring Br.