1962 Map of Rockwell

About this map

The extractive industry of Rowan County is central to this portrait of the landscape, where numerous Quarries dot the terrain around Granite Quarry and Faith. These workings, clustered near Dunn Mtn, define the local economy alongside the Southern Railway corridor. Significant cultural landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including the landmark Old Stone House and the Childrens Home north of Crescent. The map reveals a dense network of early settlements and rural infrastructure, from the industrial site at Shupings Mill to historic religious centers like Organ Ch and Grace-Lower Stone Ch. The road network often bears the names of local families, such as Beatty Ford Road and Lippard Road, providing a window into the genealogical layout of the county during the mid-20th century. This survey records the transition of the area as it maintained its quarrying roots while expanding suburban residential footprints.