2016 Map of Obey City

About this map

The East Fork Obey River carves through the high ground of the Cumberland Plateau, defining a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges along the border of Overton and Putnam Counties. Settlements like Hanging Limb, Obey City, and Cliff Springs are linked by a network of rural roads that navigate the complex terrain of the Laboring Backbone and Steel Tram Ridge. The distribution of family-named landmarks, such as Hanging Limb Cem and Phillips Cem, suggests a long-standing community tied to the rugged geography. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the City of Monterey Lake and Officer Orchard Lake highlight the water management of the plateau, while names like Mineral Springs and Mineral Hollow point toward the area's geological and industrial history.