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2022 Map of Castalia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Castalia serves as the central hub of this rural landscape, situated along the Franklin and Nash county line. The map captures a topography defined by complex hydrologic networks, where numerous creeks such as Red Bud Creek and Sandy Creek drain the agricultural terrain. Significant local intersections are marked by traditional naming conventions, including Lancaster Crossroads and Matthews Crossroads, reflecting the established settlement patterns of the region.

A notable landmark of local water management and historical land use is Bodies Millpond, located along Big Peachtree Creek. The drainage patterns are further articulated by the presence of Tumbling Run and Jumping Run to the east. These features, along with smaller tributaries like Wildcat Branch and Beaverdam Branch, provide a clear picture of how water shaped the development and road placement in this part of North Carolina.