Loading map...

2013 Map of White Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

White Rock and the surrounding mountain settlements of Madison County are defined by their position within the steep drainages of the Shelton Laurel Cr and Big Laurel Cr systems. This landscape is a network of small coves and gaps, where communities like Cutshalltown, Spillcorn, and Revere are situated along narrow valley floors. The naming conventions throughout the area reflect the deep local ties to the terrain, with family-named features such as Jarrett Cove, Guntertown, and Lumptown marking the inhabited spaces between the high knobs.

Industrial and agricultural history is visible in the location of Rice Mill and the numerous branches feeding the main creeks, such as Hickey Fork and Walnut Cr. The rugged geography necessitated a complex road system including Hickeys Fork Rd and Cutshall Town Rd to connect these isolated settlements. Notable landmarks like Graveyard Gap and Angelico Knob serve as physical anchors for a region where the topography has historically dictated the limits of growth and transport.