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1953 Map of Dawson Springs SE
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1953 Map of Dawson Springs SE

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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The Tradewater River winds through this 1953 landscape, marking the boundary between Hopkins and Christian counties. This area of western Kentucky is defined by its rural infrastructure and emerging industrial activity, with several Strip Mine and Strip Mines operations appearing alongside established farming settlements like Empire and Consolation. The map provides a detailed view of the social fabric of the era, recording numerous family-named burial grounds including Adams Cem, Mc Knight Cem, and Reynolds Cem. Notable local landmarks such as Pooles Mill Bridge and the Consolation Sch stand as evidence of the community's mid-century footprint. The winding courses of Castleberry Creek and Morgan Creek further carve through the terrain, illustrating the water-rich geography that supported the early growth of this region before extensive modern development changed the landscape.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 27.4 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain