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Discussion from McGrain and Currens (1978) Webster County is in the Western Kentucky Coal Field. The Green River marks the northeastern boundary, and the Tradewater River forms the southwestern boundary. The lowest elevations in the county are found along these streams. The lowest point, approximately 325 feet, is where the Tradewater River leaves the western corner of the county. The Green River leaves the county at an elevation of about 345 feet. The broad valley flats along the Green River are at elevations between 380 and 390 feet, and those along the Tradewater River are 350 to 360 feet. Away from the floodplains, the terrain is rolling to hilly. Elevations in excess of 600 feet are rare in the county. The highest elevation, 640 feet, has been recorded on Steamport Hill, 1 1/2 miles east of Sebree, on a ridge 2 1/2 miles south-southwest of Sebree, and on a ridge 5 miles north of Dixon. The hill on which Dixon Lookout Tower is located has an elevation of 610 feet. Local reliefs are less than 100 feet in many places. A notable exception is Steamport Hill, which rises as much as 240 feet above the surrounding valleys. The elevation of Dixon, the county seat, is 538 feet. Other elevations include Blackford, 368 feet; Clay, 379 feet; Lisman, 410 feet; Onton, 461 feet; Providence, at the intersection of Ky. 109 and 132, 450 feet; Sebree, 404 feet; Slaughters, 460 feet; Wheatcroft, 372 feet; and Williams, 369 feet. The 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle maps that cover the county are shown, by name and by index code (Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet) on the index map. Previous--Next--Back to "Groundwater Resources in Kentucky"
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