Elevation ranges from 1,683 to 2,933 feet (513 to 894 m) above sea level.

It has a normal surface area of 219 acres (89 ha).

Cranks Creek is also home to the Cranks Creek Wildlife Management Area and the Stone Mountain Wildlife Management Area.

Stone Mountain includes the unique wagon road, a hand-built road and tunnel that allowed those living on the Cranks Creek side of Stone Mountain to access the railroad line on the Virginia side.

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