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2018 Map of Flat Rock

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Flat Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sand Mountain dominates this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where the tableland is deeply incised by steep gulfs and coves. The landscape is defined by its verticality, featuring dramatic overlooks such as Hollaway Point, O'Neal Point, and Kash Bluff. Numerous watercourses like Long Island Cr and Hogue Cr drain the plateau, often dropping over the rim at spots like High Falls and Little Falls.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and the gaps between the gulfs. The community of Flat Rock serves as a central point, situated near the Flat Rock Bridge. Smaller hamlets and family hubs are scattered throughout, including Cameronsville, Liberty Hill, and Sulphur Springs. For those researching local history, the map provides precise locations for family burial grounds such as Swafford Cem, Morris Cem, and Weldon Cem, as well as Beulahs Chapel Cem along the eastern edge.