1957 Map of Tharpe

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The Divide Between Tennessee Valley and Cumberland River Valley dominates this landscape, defining a ridge system where numerous hollows and creeks descend toward two major waterways. On the western edge, Kentucky Lake reaches into the terrain via Panther Bay and Dry Fork Bay, while the eastern side is defined by the Cumberland River and the subsequent formation of Lake Barkley. The small settlement of Tharpe sits centrally, surrounded by a dense network of family cemeteries that speak to the deep genealogical roots of Stewart County.