2022 Map of East Bend

About this map

East Bend serves as a primary hub for this Yadkin County landscape, situated atop a ridge system overlooking the deep incisions of Logan Cr and Fall Creek. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of country roads following the high ground, connecting long-established rural communities such as Richmond Hill, Smithtown, and Union Grove. Historically significant sites, particularly those reflecting the area's religious and communal roots, are scattered throughout, including the Union Cross Friends Meeting Cemetery and Mount Bethel Baptist Church. The drainage patterns of Little Forbush Creek and Bowman Mill Creek reveal the undulating topography that has shaped settlement and agriculture in the region for generations. Modern infrastructure intersects with the traditional layout, evidenced by roads like Richmond Hill Church Road and Old US Hwy 421, which bridge the gap between historic hamlets and contemporary access.