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1964 Map of Hanging Rock

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Hanging Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Hanging Rock State Park anchors the southeastern portion of this terrain, where steep ridges and deep gaps define the landscape near the Sauratown Mountain range. The topography is marked by significant vertical relief, including Moores Knob, Cooks Wall, and the dramatic Devils Chimney. The drainage pattern is dominated by the Dan River, which snakes through the eastern half of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Peters Creek and Big Creek.

Settlement patterns follow the valleys and lower ridges, with small communities and landmarks like Moores Springs and Dan River Shores positioned near the water. For genealogists, the map is a detailed record of local life, showing numerous family-named cemeteries such as Flippin Cem and Nunn Cem, alongside rural social centers like Simmons Chapel and the Brown Mtn Sch. The presence of the Radio Tower (WSJS TV) and a Radio Facility (Abandoned) reflects the era's telecommunications infrastructure on these high summits.