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2019 Map of Dekoven

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Dekoven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep valley through this landscape, marking the boundary between Union County, Kentucky and Hardin County, Illinois. Along the Kentucky shore, the river economy is evident in the transition from the waterfront at Caseyville to the higher elevations of Dekoven and Curlew. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises including Dyer Hills, Chapel Hills, and Graham Hill, many of which host long-standing family and community burial sites like Old Bethel Cem and Mount Olive Cem.

To the east, the settlement of Sturgis serves as a regional hub, while the southern reaches of the map encompass a portion of the Shawnee National Forest across the river in Illinois. The presence of specialized infrastructure, such as Caseyville Dock Rd and the Dodge Hill Mine Rd, suggests a landscape historically shaped by coal extraction and river transport. This 2019 survey documents the intricate network of local routes like Urton Gap Rd and One Eye Ridge Rd that connect these hilltop communities.