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2010 Map of Hanging Rock

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hanging Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hanging Rock State Park anchors the southeastern landscape, where the elevations of the Sauratown Mountains rise sharply from the surrounding terrain. This 2010 survey details a complex network of geological landmarks including Moores Knob, Cooks Wall, and Hanging Rock. The area's history as a retreat is evident in the Mineral Springs Resort Area and the community of Vade Mecum, centered around the mineral waters near Vade Mecum Creek.

A legacy of early settlement is preserved in dozens of family burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle, such as Bondurant Cemetery, Flippin Cemetery, and the Old Orchard Cemetery. The Dan River meanders through the central and northern sections, flanked by residential developments like Dan River Shores and industrial artifacts including the Mica Pit. Drainage patterns are defined by the East Prong Little Yadkin River and numerous branches like Cascade Creek, which features several named falls.