Mayfield Creek meanders through this landscape in western Kentucky, where the local water system is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Sugar Creek, Brush Creek, and Wilson Creek. The settlement of Shaw stands as a central point in a region primarily shaped by agricultural road networks and family-named landmarks. The geography is punctuated by several community burial grounds such as Bethlehem Cemetery, Hebron Cemetery, Jones Cemetery, and Cross Cemetery, which offer valuable coordinates for genealogical research in Ballard County. Named branches like Granite Branch and Barn Branch feed into the larger creek systems, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the area. This survey also records local infrastructure like Terry Field, providing a clear look at land use and rural development at the start of the twenty-first century.
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1926 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · La Center
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · La Center
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Melber
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1940 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Blandville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Milburn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000