2013 Map of Standing Rock

About this map

Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley frame this portion of Stewart County, defining a landscape shaped by major Tennessee river impoundments. The terrain between these waters is marked by numerous family-named hollows and ridges, such as Andrews Hollow and Pumpkin Ridge, indicating a long history of local settlement. Small communities like Fair View and Asbury serve as anchor points for the rural road network, while the Short Creek Airport and Leatherwood Dock highlight the area's modern transportation and recreational infrastructure. A geological or historical landmark known simply as Standing Rock sits near the headwaters of Standing Rock Cr, providing a namesake for the surrounding quadrangle. Natural water sources like Bubbling Spring, Cox Spring, and Pearl Spring are interspersed among the ridges, suggesting the importance of local aquifers to the residents of Cross Roads and the surrounding timbered hills.