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1971 Map of Dobson

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Dobson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Dobson serves as the central hub of this 1970s survey, showing a landscape defined by the winding course of the Fisher River and its numerous tributaries. The town’s civic infrastructure is well-documented, featuring the Surry County Community College campus, a Drive-In Theater, and multiple utility sites like the Filtration Plant and Water Tank. To the northeast, the settlement of Toast and the Franklin Sch indicate pockets of residential growth along the road network leading toward larger regional centers.

The surrounding countryside is dotted with small communities and rural landmarks that provide a rich resource for family historians. From Pine Ridge in the north to White Plains in the east, numerous country churches like Laurel Spring Ch, Union Hill Ch, and Piney Grove Ch anchor the local neighborhoods. Natural landmarks like Turner Mtn and Stott Knob break the terrain, while local industry is represented by a Sandpit near Stewarts Creek.