2016 Map of Dawson Springs SW

About this map

Hawkins and Ruth sit within a landscape defined by the rugged transitions between Caldwell and Christian Counties. The northern reach of the area is dominated by the waters of Lake Beshear, which wraps around landmarks like Copeland Bluff and Pine Knob. This 2016 survey documents a terrain heavily carved by waterways, including Piney Cr and Clifty Cr, which feeds into the recreational landscape of Pennyrile Lake. The presence of several family-named burial grounds, such as Vanhooser Cem, Shyflat Cem, and Rodgers Cem, provides essential data for genealogists tracing local lineage in this rural corridor. The network of winding roads like Fowler Ridge Rd and Cerulean Springs Rd follows the natural contours of the ridges, illustrating how the geography has dictated the settlement and transit patterns of these western Kentucky communities.