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2016 Map of Copeland

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Copeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Yadkin River forms a significant natural boundary at the southern edge of this landscape, separating Surry and Yadkin counties. North of the river, the terrain is defined by the convergence of several waterways, including the Fisher River and numerous creeks such as Davenport Cr and Little Beaver Cr. The area is characterized by small, established communities connected by a dense network of country roads, with Fairview and Copeland serving as central points for the surrounding rural territory.

Local history is preserved in the numerous cemeteries that dot the landscape, including the Fairview Cem and Liberty Cem. The map reveals a pattern of development concentrated on higher ground, like the heights near Stony Knoll, while the river lowlands remain defined by their natural drainage patterns. To the southwest, the community of Crutchfield sits near the riverbanks, while the historic area of Rockford occupies the southeastern corner, illustrating the importance of the river corridor to the regional settlement structure.