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1976 Map of Elkin South

Name: 1976 Topographic Map of Elkin South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Yadkin River serves as the primary geographic corridor on this orthophotoquad, separating the settlements of Elkin and Jonesville. In the mid-1970s, this landscape was defined by a complex mosaic of woodlots and cleared agricultural fields, with development concentrated along the northern riverbank. Small communities like Arlington and Wagoner anchor the surrounding rural areas, while Longtown sits to the southeast.

Topographic relief is visible through the aerial imagery at Arnold Mountain and Bald Knob, which rise above the drainages of Swan Creek and South Deep Creek. This 1976 survey provides researchers with a precise visual record of land use and road networks just before significant late-century changes altered the character of the river valley. The imagery reveals the distinct ridge lines of Pea Ridge, offering a clear view of how terrain dictated early settlement patterns and farm placement in the region.