Buzzard Rock Overlook

Buzzard Rock Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in , . Buzzard Rock Overlook is situated nearby to the peak .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Signal Knob and Elizabeth Furnace.

Peak
Photo: Jeff Coffman, CC BY 2.0.
is the northern peak of in the Ridge and Valley Appalachians with an elevation of 2,106 feet. It is located in George Washington National Forest in and in .

Campsite
Photo: Wikifreaki, Public domain.
was a blast furnace in the that was used to create pig iron from 1836 to 1888 using for water power. Iron ore was mined nearby, purified in the furnace, and then pig iron was transported over the to the South Fork of the for forging in . is situated 1½ miles southwest of Buzzard Rock Overlook.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Strasburg and Meadow Mills.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a town in , United States, which was founded in 1761 by Peter Stover. It is the largest town by population in the county and is known for its grassroots art culture, pottery, antiques, and American Civil War history.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. is located in southern Frederick County southwest of on Cedar Creek, hence its former eponymous name of Cedar Creek. is situated 5 miles north of Buzzard Rock Overlook.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. At one time had a general store located on the corner of Clary Road and Road. is situated 6 miles north of Buzzard Rock Overlook.

Buzzard Rock Overlook

Latitude
38.94704° or 38° 56′ 49″ north
Longitude
-78.31635° or 78° 18′ 59″ west
Elevation
1,552 feet (473 metres)
Open location code
87C3WMWM+RF
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6231504933
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
Geo­Names ID
4750238
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