1956 Map of Alpine

About this map

The winding West Fork Obey River defines the rugged topography of this Overton County region, flowing northward into the recently created Dale Hollow Reservoir. Following a 1956 field check, the map records a landscape transitioning from traditional upland farming and timbering to a new era shaped by the reservoir's controlled inundation levels. Long-established communities such as Alpine, Monroe, and Wirmingham anchor the highland ridges, while smaller settlements like Nettlecarrier and Ivyton are situated along the lower creek valleys. The area is dense with family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including Green Hill Cem and Dugan Smith Cem, reflecting deep-rooted generational ties. Public life is centered around rural institutions such as Joppa Sch and McDonald Chapel, while the Pilot Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the southern heights of the quadrangle.