2010 Map of Ellendale

About this map

Ellendale serves as the primary community in this rural Alexander County landscape, situated where local routes meet north of the Middle Little River. The geography is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines, including Never Mountain, Little Brush Mountain, and Hickory Knob, which separate the various tributaries of the river system. A network of country roads, such as All Healing Springs Rd and Dover Church Rd, connects remote homesteads and valleys. The presence of All Healing Springs suggests a history of mineral springs or local resort activity in the eastern portion of the area. This 2010 digital survey captures the transition from traditional mountain farming toward a landscape of rural residences, preserved by landmarks like Cox Knob and Bald Knob.