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2013 Map of Olivehill

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Olivehill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Hardin Cr watershed defines the geography of this Tennessee landscape, where small communities like Olivehill and Bethlehem are connected by a network of winding roads and hollows. The terrain is characterized by a high density of named drainage features and family-linked landmarks, such as Boneyard Hollow, Schoolhouse Hollow, and Pitts Hollow. These names suggest a long history of local settlement and land use tied to the specific contours of the creeks and ridges.

Evidence of early transportation and river crossings is visible through several documented fords, including Whitten Ford, Garrard Ford, and Hudiburg Ford. The map also captures several distinct crossroads and smaller settlements like Havana, Piney Grove, and Crowtexas. Landmark locations such as Union Chapel and the Gravel Pit provide further points of reference for those tracing local genealogy or land ownership patterns in this rural interior. The branching paths of the Smith Fork and Indian Cr further illustrate the area's reliance on natural watercourses for orientation and development.