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2016 Map of Morrow Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Morrow Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake Tillery and the Rocky River serve as the central geographic features of this region, dividing the landscape between Stanly Co and Montgomery Co. Along the western banks, the settlement of Norwood is established near the confluence of Jacobs Cr and the main river channel, while the eastern shore is dominated by the dense woodlands of the Uwharrie National Forest. This terrain is defined by the significant peaks of the Uwharrie Mountains, including Morrow Mountain and Sugarloaf Mtn, which overlook the winding water network.

Residential developments such as River Haven and Pee Dee are situated near the water's edge, connected by a network of local roads like Morrow Mountain Rd and Indian Mound Rd. The hydrology is complex, with numerous tributaries including Richland Cr, Mountain Cr, and Dutchmans Cr feeding into the primary reservoirs. Smaller interior bodies of water, such as Stony Mountain Lake Number One, reflect the varied elevation and natural drainage patterns of this Piedmont landscape.