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2016 Map of Hanging Rock

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hanging Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

North River Mills and the high ridges of Hampshire County define this portion of West Virginia, where the North River carves a path through the Appalachian landscape. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations like Devils Backbone and the notable Hanging Rock landmark near Stuart Hollow. Small mountain settlements and crossroads such as Loom, Hoy, and Pleasantdale are connected by a network of winding roads, including the historic path of Route 50.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant sites, including the Central United Methodist Church and the Quaker Cem near Parks Valley. The map also details numerous family-named ridges and hollows, such as Mouser Ridge, Dunmore Ridge, and Henderson Hollow, alongside vital water sources like Harding Spring and Roomsburg Spring. This survey captures the enduring rural character and complex topography of the region before further modern development.