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1996 Map of Danbury

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Danbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Dan River meanders across the southern landscape of this Stokes County region, carving a path through the foothills near the village of Danbury. The topography is defined by the proximity of Hanging Rock State Park in the southwest, where the terrain rises sharply from the river valley. A network of rural communities and crossroads, including Lawsonville, Snow Hill, and Hartman, are connected by winding roads that follow the ridges and creek beds.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of numerous community landmarks, such as Spencer Hill Memorial Ch, North View Ch, and Davis Chapel. The land is heavily dissected by waterways like Snow Creek, Peters Creek, and Flat Shoals Creek, which shaped the early settlement patterns of the area. This survey provides a clear view of the mid-1990s rural landscape, noting established homesteads, cemeteries, and the local Hospital in Danbury.