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2019 Map of Tharpe

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Tharpe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Tharpe and the surrounding woodlands of Stewart County are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges adjacent to Lake Barkley. This 2019 survey documents a landscape preserved through extensive land management, where the historic thoroughfare of The Trace bisects the terrain. The map is exceptionally valuable for genealogical research, identifying numerous family burial sites such as Byrd Cem, Pettit Cem, and Hill Top Cem that are tucked into the drainages of Crutcher Hollow and Burgess Hollow.

Water features like Bards Lake and Brandon Spring suggest a history of resource utilization and recreation near the Cumberland River valley. To the south, the Telegraph Trail and the striking topography of Devil's Backbone reflect the older transit patterns of the region. The density of small cemeteries compared to active settlements highlights a community largely transitioned into a recreational and conservation area.