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2010 Map of Dale Hollow Reservoir SE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Dale Hollow Reservoir SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fairview serves as the central settlement hub on this map, situated in a landscape dominated by the branching waters of Dale Hollow Lake. The intricate shoreline is punctuated by numerous named landmarks, including Geiger Island, Opossum Island, and the precipitous Accordion Bluff. This area, once a network of mountain hollows like Allred Hollow and Jennings Hollow, has been transformed by the reservoir, leaving high ground features like Heard Ridge and Mohawk Ridge overlooking the water.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the many family-named cemeteries and landmarks scattered across the terrain. From the Saint John Cemetery near the northern shore to Chowning Knob and the Willow Grove Dock, the map preserves the names of early inhabitants. The road network, including Lilly Dale Rd and Heard Ridge Rd, connects these sites to the various forks of Ashburn Creek and Irons Creek, reflecting the traditional settlement patterns that persisted even as the lake redefined the geography.