1909 Map of Earlington

About this map

Earlington and Madisonville anchor this 1907 survey of Hopkins and Webster Counties, revealing a landscape defined by its turn-of-the-century rail networks and rural community centers. The Louisville and Nashville RR and the Illinois Central RR cut through the region, facilitating the growth of settlements like Hecla, Victoria, and the uniquely named Circle City. Beyond the towns, the map is remarkably dense with specific local landmarks, including Gaddis Store and dozens of country schools such as Fiddlebow School and Yadkin School.