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2013 Map of Aquadale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rocky River winds through the heart of this Stanly County landscape, defining the topography between the settlements of Aquadale, Cottonville, and the western edge of Norwood. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of named watercourses, including the curiously named S Ugly Cr and Ugly Cr, alongside Alligator Br and Stillhouse Br. These names often point toward the historical utility of the land, from early whiskey production to local landmarks like Rocky River Springs.

Modern infrastructure such as the Long Branch Reservoir sits near older thoroughfares like Gaddys Ferry Rd and Plank Rd, which suggest earlier modes of river transit and overland travel. The map captures a transition where traditional agricultural lands are segmented by a dense grid of secondary roads like Cottonville Rd and S Stanly School Rd, reflecting the long-term development of these rural North Carolina communities.