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2019 Map of Eleazer

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Uwharrie River winds through this landscape on the Piedmont Upland, defining the western edge of a region dominated by the Uwharrie National Forest. This terrain is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and ridges, including Birkhead Mountain, Coolers Knob Mtn, and Black Mtn, which create a complex drainage network for numerous local waterways. Small creeks like Silver Run Cr and Hannahs Creek feed into the larger river system, while Springs Lake sits tucked between the ridges.

Local settlements are sparse but distinct, centered around Eleazer and Abner near the Randolph Co and Montgomery Co border. Historically significant transportation routes like Lassiter Mill Rd and Burney Mill Rd suggest the early economic importance of milling along these watercourses. The network of forest roads and trails, such as Thornburg Farm Trl and Willow Grove Trl, provides access to the deeply wooded interiors of the Uwharrie Mountains.