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2010 Map of Denton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Denton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Denton anchors the southern portion of this landscape, where the local road network converges at the intersection of N Main St and Eastside Dr. Moving north, the terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks including Steep Rock Mountain, Prickly Pear Mountain, Bell Mountain, and Sols Mountain. These heights overlook a complex drainage system led by Lick Creek and the South Fork Jackson Creek, which wind through rural tracts and small outlying settlements.

Local history and genealogy are evidenced in smaller established points such as Silver Valley, Cid, and Snyder. The map details specific family-named landmarks and infrastructure, including the Cedar Springs Cemetery and the Schoonbeck Lake Dam to the east. The layout of rural routes like Crousetown Rd and Old NC Highway 109 reveals a settlement pattern dictated by the alternating ridges and stream valleys characteristic of this part of North Carolina.