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2011 Map of Tharpe

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tharpe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Barkley dominates the eastern landscape of this Stewart County study, its waters flooding the lower reaches of numerous seasonal branches and creeks. Along the western shoreline, small settlements like Tharpe and Snider maintain a presence amidst a terrain defined by deep hollows and high points like Round Top. The map reveals a dense concentration of family and community burial sites, including Shemwell Cemetery, Houston Cemetery, and Lone Pine Cemetery, which serve as vital markers of the area's genealogical history.

The presence of the Brandon Spring Group Camp and recreation areas near Bards Dam suggests the late 20th-century transition of this river corridor toward conservation and public use. While major routes like Ft Henry Rd provide access, much of the interior is navigated via roads following the natural drainage, such as Crutcher Hollow Rd and Panther Creek Rd, reflecting the enduring relationship between the local geography and its transportation network.