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2010 Map of East Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

East Bend and the surrounding rural communities of Yadkin County are defined by a network of small family and church-affiliated settlements such as Forbush, Poindexter, and Sugartown. The landscape is etched by numerous tributaries including Forbush Creek, Logan Creek, and Hall Creek, which drain the agricultural terrain. Of significant interest to genealogists is the concentration of historic burial grounds, such as the Richmond Hill Cemetery in the north and the East Bend Friends Cemetery, reflecting the region's deep Quaker and pioneer roots.

Modern infrastructure like the Yadkin County Airport and Old US 421 Hwy contrasts with traditional place names such as Five Forks and Union Cross. The distribution of structures along roads like Richmond Hill Church Rd and Moccasin Gap Rd illustrates a persistent pattern of rural habitation that has evolved slowly over the decades. The presence of both the Baltimore Cemetery and Mount Carmel Cemetery near the southern boundary further highlights the localized nature of community life in this portion of North Carolina.