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2014 Map of Hanging Rock

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Hanging Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Slanesville and the winding course of the North River anchor this 2014 survey of Hampshire County. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and high ridges, including Mouser Ridge, River Mtn, and Devils Backbone, which create a natural isolation for small settlements like Hoy and Loom. Transportation follows the contours of the land, centered on the historic Northwestern Pike and the Bloomery Pike, which connect these rural communities to the broader region.

Genealogists will find significant local-history value in the documentation of several burial grounds, including the Central United Methodist Church Cem and the Quaker Cem. The presence of North River Mills and numerous water features such as Roomsburg Spring and Harding Spring highlights the historical importance of the river and its tributaries in sustaining these valley settlements. The map also records numerous local landmarks like Bens Knob and Parks Valley, providing a clear record of the area's geography in the early twenty-first century.