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2022 Map of Moriah

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Moriah sits at the heart of this landscape where the Person Co and Granville Co line divides the terrain. The area is defined by the headwaters and tributaries of the Tar River, with Rock Fork Br and Cub Cr carving through the countryside. This rural crossroads region maintains a strong connection to its local heritage, centered around landmarks like Mount Harmony Church and the adjacent Mount Harmony Cem.

Industrial activity is anchored by the Pyrophyllite Mine in the southwest corner, a significant site that has altered the local topography, resulting in the Pyrophyllite Mine Lake. The road network is heavily influenced by family names and local history, with routes like Oxford Rd and Old Roxboro Rd connecting the scattered homesteads. The presence of Knap of Reeds Cr and Rocky Cr in the south further illustrates the complex drainage system of this Piedmont plateau region.