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2013 Map of Dekoven

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Dekoven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Caseyville and Dekoven anchor this riverfront landscape where the Ohio River meets the mouths of Cypress Cr and the Tradewater River. The map reveals a high density of named terrain features and river landings that point to the area's history as a transit and extraction hub. Landmarks like Battery Rock and Anvil Rock rise above the riverbanks, while the presence of Sellers Landing and Gentry Landing suggest a long-standing reliance on water-borne commerce and ferry points.

Genealogists can trace several burial grounds including Odd Fellows Cem, Michael Cem, and Hobbs Cem. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the river and inland ridges, connecting smaller communities like Grangertown, Mulfordtown, and Henshaw via a network of rural roads such as Lizard Point Rd and Davis Mines Rd. The inclusion of Sturgeon Island and several hollows like Buckhart Hollow further defines the complex topography of this Western Kentucky borderland.