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2013 Map of Ellendale

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ellendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ellendale serves as the primary community hub in this Alexander County landscape, situated where local routes converge near Beaver Br and Spring Cr. The geography is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines, including the oddly named Never Mountain and the distinct Little Brush Mountain, which rise above the drainages of the Middle Little River and its numerous tributaries.

A network of winding local roads, such as Spook House Rd and Dover Church Rd, connects the scattered residences and farms that characterize the area's rural settlement pattern. The presence of All Healing Springs suggests a history tied to the region's natural hydrology. From the northern heights of Hickory Knob to the southern reaches near Bald Knob, the map illustrates a rugged terrain where small-scale agriculture and timber harvesting have historically navigated the steep valleys of Lambert Fork and White Cr.