2016 Map of Pope

About this map

Kentucky Lake and the managed waters of the Gumdale Dewatering Area define the western edge of this landscape where Decatur Co and Perry Co meet. The terrain is deeply dissected by countless hollows, including Hall Deadening Hollow, Orebank Hollow, and Slickrock Hollow, creating a complex network of ridges and drainages. This 2016 survey documents the rural character of the region, anchored by small settlements like Pope and Gumdale. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying numerous family burial grounds such as Gobelet Cem, Starbuck Cem, and Bunch Cem. These sites, along with landmarks like Horses Head and Halabough Bottom, reflect a long history of local land naming and community settlement patterns along the Tennessee River valley.