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2016 Map of Forest City

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Forest City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Second Broad River winds through this Piedmont landscape, anchoring a series of industrial and residential developments including Forest City, Alexander Mills, and Avondale. By the mid-2010s, this corridor reflects a transition from its textile manufacturing roots toward a regional residential and light aviation hub, evidenced by the Summey Airpark and numerous established neighborhoods.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of local history markers, including the Caroleen Avondale Henrietta Cem and Mount Pleasant Church Cem. The map tracks several smaller watercourses like Puzzle Creek and Brackett Creek as they feed the river system, while outlying settlements such as Bostic, Ellenboro, and Sandy Mush maintain their distinct geographic identities. The area's spiritual and family history is well-documented through numerous sites such as Smith Grove Cemetery and Zion Hill Cemetery.