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2013 Map of Cool Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mount Vernon and Cool Springs anchor this portion of the North Carolina Piedmont, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the S Yadkin River and its numerous tributaries. The map documents a predominantly rural and agricultural region, highlighted by the presence of the Dusty Road Jersey Farm and the Scotch-Irish Plantation Lake. These labels reflect the area's deep-rooted farming heritage and early Scots-Irish settlement patterns.

Smaller crossroads and local landmarks like Pittsburg, Needmore, and Shaws Bridge illustrate the network of historic communities that grew around river crossings and early trade routes. The terrain, punctuated by features such as Rocky PT, is intricately drained by a system of creeks including Fifth Cr, Beaverdam Br, and Fourth Cr. Aviation history is noted by the Double Creek Ranch Airport, while the extensive list of family-named roads like Porter Farm Dr and Keaton Rd provides significant value for genealogical research.