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2022 Map of Lois

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lynchburg, Moore County anchors a landscape defined by the serpentine path of the Elk River and the expanding waters of Tims Ford Lake. The terrain is deeply incised by hollows and ridges, creating a geography where settlements like Lois, Marble Hill, and Lexie are connected by narrow ridge roads and creek-bed crossings. This survey captures a dense network of family history markers, particularly evident in the high concentration of upland burial sites such as Hawkersmith Cem, Fuqua Reed Cem, and Waggoner Cem which dot the ridges and bends.

The interaction between the river and the land is visible in the named features along the water, including Vanzant Bend, Wakefield Bend, and Cashion Bend. These riverside flats and bluffs, such as Edde Bluff, contrast with the steep elevations of Possumtrot Ridge and Reston Ridge. Significant landmarks like The Narrows and Jollys Rock highlight the geological character of this Tennessee Highland Rim territory, while small junctions like Lexie Crossroads mark the historical transit points for the surrounding rural communities.