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2010 Map of Obey City

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Obey City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

West Fork Obey River and its numerous tributaries, such as Lick Hollow Branch and Sunk Cane Branch, define the topography of this Tennessee landscape. The area is marked by significant elevation changes, ranging from France Mountain and Brushy Mountain in the north to the distinctive Laboring Backbone ridge. The settlement pattern is characterized by scattered family-named hollows and flats, including Wilson Hollow and Thompson Flat, which reflect the long-standing community roots in the region.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the density of family burial grounds. Researchers can find the Union Point Cemetery, Hanging Limb Cemetery, and Swallows Cemetery among more than a dozen others. Water management is central to the area's infrastructure, evidenced by the City of Monterey Water Supply Dam and Lad Lake Dam. The presence of landmarks like Big Sunk Cane and Doubling Spur further illustrates the unique physical character of this portion of the Cumberland Plateau.