2022 Map of Dale Hollow Dam

About this map

Celina sits at the western edge of this landscape where the Obey River winds through deep bends like Walker Bend and Peterman Bend. The terrain is defined by the expansive waters of Dale Hollow Lake, which fills the ancient valleys and hollows of the Cumberland Plateau. This 2022 survey captures the modern topography of the Tennessee-Kentucky border, where high points like Pea Ridge, Star Ridge, and Pilot Knob overlook a complex network of ridges and water-filled gaps. Local history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by numerous family and community burial grounds including Donaldson Cem, Key Cem, and Ashlock Cem. The settlement at Free Hill and the crossroads at Ashlock and Neely Crossroads reflect the enduring rural character of this borderland, where small communities remain clustered around historical roads and ridges.