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2013 Map of Forest City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Second Broad River meanders through this section of Rutherford County, carving a path between historic mill towns and rural crossroads. The larger center of Forest City anchors the western edge, while smaller communities like Alexander Mills, Caroleen, Avondale, and Henrietta line the river and rail corridors. These settlements, often founded on textile manufacturing, remain connected by a dense network of secondary roads and local routes.

Rural heritage is evident in the naming of landmarks such as Sandy Mush and Piney Mountain, and the layout of family-named roads. Aviation enthusiasts can find Summey Airpark east of the river, while genealogists may find interest in the area surrounding Baxter Cemetary Rd. The map also captures several smaller waterways feeding the river system, including Webbs Cr and Puzzle Cr, which define the rolling landscape between Bostic and Ellenboro.