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2019 Map of Dale Hollow Dam

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Dale Hollow Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Obey River and the complex shoreline of Dale Hollow Lake dominate this 2019 survey, illustrating the modern landscape of the Tennessee and Kentucky border. The topography is defined by the massive Dale Hollow Dam, which regulates the waters surrounding Canoe Ridge and Swann Ridge. For the local historian or genealogist, the map is remarkably detailed in its identification of rural family burial grounds, including the Thompson Cem, Rock Springs Cem, and Donaldson Cem.

Settlement patterns in this region are tied to the ridges and hollows, with small communities like Ashlock, Thompsons Store, and Neely Crossroads dotting the high ground. The map also records the location of historically significant sites such as Free Hill, reflecting the unique social history of the area. Notable river features like Walker Bend and Peterman Bend show the winding path of the original river valley now partially submerged by the reservoir.