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2010 Map of Rockwell

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rockwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Old Stone House stands as a primary landmark in this Rowan County landscape, surrounded by several rural settlements including Granite Quarry, Faith, and Rockwell. The map documents a transition from the historic mill sites and family farms that once defined the region to a more modern residential pattern, seen in developments like Orchard Hills and Timbercreek. This 2010 survey illustrates the enduring importance of local landmarks such as Shiloh Cemetery and the Wittenberg Cemetery, which anchor the area's genealogical history.

Waterways like Second Creek and Jennie Wolf Creek wind through the terrain, historically influencing the placement of features like Shupings Mill. The network of roads, including Old Beatty Ford RD and Organ Church RD, connects these smaller communities to the larger hubs of Granite Quarry and Rockwell, showing how the local infrastructure has evolved while maintaining its traditional crossroads character.