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1994 Map of Farmer

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Farmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

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The Uwharrie River winds through the southwestern reaches of this Randolph County landscape, creating a complex drainage network that includes Toms Creek and the meandering Caraway Creek. This mid-1990s survey by the Forest Service highlights a region defined by its prominent ridgelines, such as Hines Mountain and Parker Mtn, and the protected woodlands of the Birkhead Mtns Wilderness. The settlement pattern is largely rural and centered on small crossroads and civic hubs like Farmer, where the Farmer Elem Sch and Community Center serve the local population.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous rural congregations and community sites, from the northern Tabernacle Ch and its namesake Tabernacle Sch to the southern St Marks Ch. The map also details the area's water resources, featuring Woody Lake, Lake Wood, and the Asheboro CC Lake, illustrating how late 20th-century land use balanced agricultural tracts with recreational and conservation areas.