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2022 Map of Hanging Rock

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Hanging Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Moores Springs serves as a central point in this landscape of Stokes County, where the transition from agricultural valley to the dramatic peaks of the Sauratown Mountains is clearly defined. The terrain is marked by high-elevation landmarks such as Moores Knob, Cooks Wall, and the distinctive Balanced Rock. This area is particularly rich in family history, evidenced by a dense concentration of small burial grounds including the Nunn Family Cem, Rodgers Family Cem, and Bondurant Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement patterns of the region.

Water plays a primary role in the geography here, with the Dan River flowing through the northern reaches while Cascade Cr and Indian Cr carve through the southern slopes. Several waterfalls, such as Window Falls and Hidden Falls, are documented within the vicinity of Hanging Rock Park Lake. The road network, including Lynchburg Rd and Moores Spring Rd, connects established communities like Brown Mountain and Dan River Shores to the more isolated ridges and gap crossings.