2019 Map of Dawson Springs SE

About this map

Era and Empire anchor this portion of the Western Kentucky Coal Field, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Tradewater River. The region’s rural character is evidenced by a high density of family and community burial grounds, including the McKnight Cem, Adams Cem, and Reynolds Cem. Local transit historically relied on water crossings like Collins Bridge and Pooles Mill Bridge, which served the network of roads connecting small settlements. Numerous tributaries such as Castleberry Cr, Sugar Cr, and Sandlick Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating a drainage pattern that influenced early property lines and road placements like Terry Coal Rd and Poole Mill Rd. The boundary between Hopkins and Christian counties runs through the northern section, dividing a territory shaped by its creeks and small-scale agricultural hubs.