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2013 Map of Rocky Mount

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Rocky Mount
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rocky Mount serves as the focal point for this area of Franklin County, where the Pigg River winds through a landscape defined by significant peaks and small agricultural outposts. The drainage network is dense, with the N Fork Little Chestnut Cr and Story Cr carving paths through the foothills. Small settlements like Waidsboro and Hay Run are connected by a web of local routes such as Six Mile Post Rd and Old Carolina Rd, illustrating the rural transition from the town center to the higher elevations of Thornton Mountain and Beech Mountain.

One notable industrial and agricultural landmark is the Oakes Dairy Farm, which sits along the riverbanks near Cooks Knob. To the east, the Worley Field Airport and the Peter Saunders Bridge mark key transportation points. This 2013 survey provides a clear look at how residential development from the town core interacts with the surrounding ridges and creeks, including the distinct Brier Mountain and Bald Knob.