2019 Map of Byrdstown

About this map

Dale Hollow Lake and its intricate finger-like coves dominate this portion of the Highland Rim, reflecting the landscape following the mid-20th-century impoundment of the Obey River. The town of Byrdstown serves as the primary hub, surrounded by smaller traditional settlements such as Smyrna, Bloomington, and Oak Hill. The map is particularly dense with genealogical markers, documenting dozens of family burial grounds like the Amonett - Dillon Cem, Tompkins Cem, and Hatcher Hall Cem, many of which sit on high ridges overlooking the water. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems like Wolf River and Pendergrass Cr, where deep hollows such as Blowing Springs Hollow and Horsetrough Hollow carve through the plateau. Local transport follows these ridgelines, connecting crossroads like Taylors Crossroads and Midway across the rugged Pickett Co and Overton Co line.