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2010 Map of Aquadale

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Aquadale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rocky River and Richardson Creek systems define this landscape in Stanly County, where a network of rural routes connects the communities of Aquadale and Cottonville. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological management, including the Long Branch Reservoir and its associated Long Branch Reservoir Dam, as well as the Stump Pond Dam. Local roads frequently carry family and place names that hint at the region's agricultural and social history, such as Rocky River Springs Rd, S Stanly School Rd, and Gaddy's Ferry Rd.

Waterways like South Ugly Creek, Cribs Creek, and Lanes Creek create a complex drainage pattern throughout the quadrangle. The naming conventions, ranging from the utilitarian Halfway Rd to the distinctive Alligator Branch, provide a granular look at the local geography. This survey provides a record of the area's transition into the 21st century, maintaining its character as a region of small settlements and managed water resources.