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1953 Map of Dawson Springs SW, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Dawson Springs SW

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Pennyrile State Forest dominates the eastern half of this landscape, where the Tradewater River and its many tributaries, including Clifty Creek and Piny Creek, carve a series of deep hollows like Sheephole Hollow. In the early 1950s, this area of Caldwell and Christian Counties remained largely rural, defined by a network of country churches and family burial grounds. Notable landmarks include Woods Chapel and the Lookout Tower, alongside a scattering of small communities such as Hawkins and Claxton Crossroads. The western section shows a shift toward agricultural land use, punctuated by the path of the Illinois Central railroad and a designated Game Refuge. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family-named cemeteries, such as Vanhooser Cem, Hart Cem, and Newson Cem, which provide a clear record of the local population during this mid-century period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
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