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2022 Map of Boomer

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Boomer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Boomer and the surrounding Foothills landscape of Wilkes County are defined by the sharp rise of the Brushy Mountains and the winding course of the Yadkin River. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are dominated by the W Kerr Scott Reservoir, where Whites Creek and other tributaries feed into the managed waterway. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the area, where family names are etched into the topography at Stoneman Mtn, McInnis Mtn, and Smith Walker Mtn.

Local history is anchored by community landmarks such as Thankful and Ferguson, along with established spiritual sites like Davis Memorial Baptist Church Cem and Beaver Creek Advent Cem. The map reveals the intricate network of creek drainages, including Warrior Creek and Blood Cr, that dictated the placement of early roads and settlements. Southward, the terrain climbs toward Walnut Knob and Boone Gap, marking the transition between the river valley and the high ridges of the Brushy Mountains.