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2022 Map of Fairdealing

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Fairdealing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Kentucky Lake and the Tennessee River dominate this modern topographic survey, framing a landscape defined by the numerous inlets and fingers of the reservoir. The topography reveals a peninsula densely populated with family burial grounds and small community landmarks, reflecting a deep-rooted rural heritage. Near the western edge, the settlement of Fairdealing serves as a local hub, supported by the nearby Fairdealing Cem and Rough Creek Cem. Further south, the community of Aurora sits near the crossing toward the Trigg County line.

Transportation and infrastructure are adapted to the water, with Pirates Cove Airport providing aerial access to this aquatic region. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous small cemeteries scattered across the ridges, including Maple Spring Cem, Aston Cem, and Saint Henry Catholic Cem. The drainage patterns of Ruff Cr, Bee Cr, and Clear Cr illustrate how the rising waters of the lake have transformed former valley floors into the bays and branches seen today.