2010 Map of Hanson

About this map

Hanson serves as the primary hub of this northern Hopkins County landscape, where the modern Pennyrile Pkwy intersects with a network of rural roads that trace much older property lines. The settlement is anchored by a cluster of civic and memorial sites, including West Lawn Cemetery and East Lawn Cemetery situated just east of the town center. The surrounding countryside is defined by the winding paths of Otter Creek, Narge Creek, and Elk Creek, which drain a region characterized by small-scale agriculture and family-named landmarks. Genealogists will find several burial grounds across the area, from the Crabtree Cemetery in the north to the Gooch Cemetery on the western edge near Slaughters Lake Rd. The map illustrates the 21st-century balance between high-speed transit and the enduring rural structure of western Kentucky.