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2011 Map of Farmer

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Farmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Uwharrie River corridor defines the western landscape of this Randolph County region, where traditional rural settlements like Farmer and Mechanic anchor the local geography. The area is characterized by a series of prominent peaks, including Rush Mountain, Locust Mountain, and Ridges Mountain, which rise above the surrounding creek valleys. A network of smaller waterways such as Caraway Creek and Taylors Creek weave through the terrain, supporting numerous small impoundments like Woods Lake Number One and Lake Wood.

Modern infrastructure and community hubs are represented by the Asheboro Municipal Airport and the Asheboro Country Club Lake in the northeastern quadrant. Genealogists and local historians can find specific points of interest such as the Balfour Cemetery near the southern boundary and the crossroads at Cedar Grove. The map details a transition from the elevated mountain ridges to the river lowlands, connected by established routes like Tabernacle School Rd and Back Creek Rd.