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1976 Map of Elkin North, 1979 Print
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1976 Map of Elkin North

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Mitchell River carves through the central portion of this 1976 orthophotoquad, showing a landscape defined by small-scale agriculture and forest patches in Surry County. This aerial survey captures the rural character of communities such as Mountain Park and Zephyr before the significant modern expansion seen in later decades. The southern edge is anchored by the industrial and residential development of Elkin and North Elkin, where the land begins to level out toward the Yadkin River. The orthophotograph format provides a rare, unstylized look at the actual land usage of the era, revealing the intricate network of farm lanes and wooded creek bottoms that surround State Road and Little Richmond. This document serves as a baseline for understanding the 1970s Piedmont environment at a time when traditional rural settlements remained largely intact.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain