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2019 Map of Drexel

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Drexel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Valdese and Drexel anchor the southern portion of this landscape, situated along the corridor between McGalliard Creek and Island Creek. The terrain is defined by the transition from the valley floor to the foothills, marked by prominent elevations like Bradford Mountain and Cajah Mountain to the north. This 2019 survey documents a densely settled region where small communities like Baton, Amherst, and Gamewell maintain distinct identities amid a network of secondary roads and local schools, including the Baton School and Gamewell School.

Water plays a central role in the geography of the area, with Lower Creek and Smoky Creek draining toward the southern basin. Historic crossings such as Huffman Bridge and Castle Bridge are noted, providing context for the local transport network. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the placement of Puett Cemetery and North Catawba Cemetery, which serve as quiet landmarks of the region's long-standing residential history.