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2019 Map of Elkin North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The confluence of Elkin Creek and the Yadkin River defines the southern boundary of this Piedmont landscape, where the towns of Elkin and Jonesville sit on opposite banks. In this modern survey, the rugged topography between the Mitchell River and Snow Creek is revealed through dense contour mapping, showing the dispersed settlement patterns characteristic of the region. The northern section is punctuated by the community of Zephyr and several rural burial grounds that speak to the area's genealogical history, including Bessies Chapel Cem and Snow Hill Cem.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the central corridor, as the path of Interstate 77 cuts across the drainage basins of Camp Creek and Turkey Creek. Beyond the urban centers, the map documents significant local landmarks such as the Elkin Municipal Airport and smaller hamlets like Burch and Little Richmond. This detailed study provides a clear view of the transition from riverfront industrial and residential areas to the upland orchards and family-named roads of Mountain Park.