2013 Map of Tharpe

About this map

Lake Barkley and the narrow strip of land between it and Kentucky Lake define this Stewart County landscape. The settlement of Tharpe occupies a central position, surrounded by a complex system of wooded hollows such as Jackson Hollow, Burgess Hollow, and Wildcat Hollow. This topography reflects the deeply dissected terrain typical of the area bordering the Tennessee and Cumberland River valleys. The map documents the recreational and residential development along the eastern shore of the reservoir, including the Brandon Spring Group Camp and various landings like Mannings Landing and Jackson Landing. Inland, smaller water bodies like Bards Lake and Rawls Pond are tucked away near Happy Hollow, while family-named ridges and hollows like Nolin Ridge and Crutcher Hollow provide valuable geographical markers for genealogical research in this part of Tennessee.