2016 Map of High Rock

About this map

Healing Springs and the peaks of High Rock Mtn anchor this survey of the Yadkin River corridor where Davidson, Rowan, Stanly, and Montgomery counties converge. The landscape is defined by the significant impoundments of High Rock Lake and Tuckertown Reservoir, which have reshaped the historical riverbanks. Settlement patterns are concentrated in small communities like Pooleytown, Jackson Hill, and Newsom, connected by a network of winding roads including Bringle Ferry Rd and Stokes Ferry Rd. The southern portion of the map transitions into the protected woodlands of the Uwharrie National Forest, while local heritage is preserved at sites such as Newsom Cem. The map documents the persistent rural character of this Piedmont region, where named landmarks like Morgan Ford and Stokes Ferry Bridge serve as vital crossing points across the expansive river system.