2019 Map of Olivehill

About this map

Olivehill and the surrounding borderlands of Wayne and Hardin Counties are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges that descend toward the area's namesake creek. Settlements like Havana, Piney Grove, and Thompson Crossroads are linked by rural routes such as Hardin Creek Rd and Clifton Rd, which navigate the winding terrain of Hannah Hollow and Banks Hollow. The landscape is notable for its density of local family burial grounds and community sites, including Havanna Cem, Patterson Cem, and Union Chapel. Topographical landmarks like Dickson Bluff and the unique sinkhole at Hannah Sink highlight the karst features of the region. This 2019 survey documents a landscape where agricultural life and small-town infrastructure are deeply integrated into the limestone-carved valley systems and upland ridges like Bryant Ridge.