1950 Map of Dover

About this map

Fort Donelson National Battlefield and the town of Dover overlook the bends of the Cumberland River, where the creation of Barkley Lake has fundamentally altered the shoreline and lower valley drainage. This survey, updated with 1971 aerial data, shows the river as a managed waterway supporting the Barkley Waterfowl Management Area and Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape is defined by the high ground of the Tennessee Ridge and its many named hollows, including Potatopatch Hollow and Gum Spring Hollow. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family burial sites such as Settle Cem, Byrd Cem, and Brigham Cem, alongside rural landmarks like Corinth Ch and the Lower Long Creek School. The presence of the Battlefield Memorial Highway and the National Cem underscores the area's deep ties to Civil War history within the broader Stewart State Forest.