1909 Map of Providence
USGS Topo · Published 1909About this map
The Tradewater River carves a winding path through this western Kentucky landscape, serving as a natural boundary for Crittenden, Union, Webster, and Hopkins counties. At the turn of the century, the coal-rich hills surrounding Providence and Wheatcroft were already heavily influenced by an expanding rail network, including the Illinois Central RR and the Kentucky Valley RR. This survey captures the region's transition from river-dependent trade to a rail-driven economy, evidenced by numerous river crossings like Rices Mill Jericho Ford and Baldwin Ford alongside growing mining towns.
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Editions of this 1909 Providence Map
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Historical Maps of Providence Through Time
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