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2013 Map of Bottom

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mitchell River and Fisher River dominate this portion of Surry County, carving through a landscape defined by prominent elevations like Skull Camp Mountain and Fulcher Mountain. In the south, the settlement of Salemfork sits near the winding paths of Burris Cr and Snow Cr, while to the north, the community of Beulah is situated along Beaverdam Cr. The map reveals a rural economy and social structure anchored by small settlements and family-named landmarks, such as Kapps Mill and the Round Peak Tree Farm.

Transport and recreation are centered around water and wood, with Raven Knob Park Lake and Blue Heron Lake providing focal points near Raven Knob. The network of local roads, including Mcmickle School Rd and Judsville School Rd, points to the historic locations of rural education centers. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of Warrior Mountain down toward the fertile forks of Muddy Fork and Little Cr, illustrating the rugged topography that has shaped development in this region of North Carolina.