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1953 Map of Dawson Springs SE, 1968 Print
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1953 Map of Dawson Springs SE

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Tradewater River and its meandering tributaries, including Castleberry Creek and Sandlick Creek, define this rural landscape on the border of Hopkins and Christian Counties. By the early 1950s, the region's economy was a mix of agriculture and emerging heavy industry, evidenced by the numerous Strip Mine excavations appearing in the northern hills. These industrial scars stand in contrast to the established social fabric of the countryside, where small communities like Empire and Era are anchored by landmarks such as Consolation Sch and Castleberry Ch. The western edge of the map is dominated by the Pennyrile State Forest Park Boundary, preserving a large tract of woodland. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich in family history, identifying over a dozen small burial grounds including the Mc Knight Cem, Adams Cem, and Cansler Cem, many of which are tucked away near farmsteads or along the winding creek forks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain