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1968 Map of Dale Hollow Reservoir SE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Dale Hollow Reservoir SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Dale Hollow Reservoir dominates the landscape, where the inundated valleys of the Obey River and Wolf River meet along the state line. This survey, field-checked in 1968, illustrates the complex topography of the Highland Rim, characterized by deep hollows like Tipton Hollow and high points such as Chowning Knob. The settlement pattern reflects the transition from river-bottom farming to a reservoir-based economy, with the Willow Grove Recreation Area and Lillydale Recreation Area marking new land uses.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Maple Grove Sch and numerous country churches, including Mt Pisgah Ch and St John Ch. Small crossroads communities such as Taylors Crossroads and Oakley serve as anchors for the rural road network south of the water. Geologic features like Accordion Bluff and several islands, including Geiger Island and County Line Island, trace the original river courses beneath the pool.