2016 Map of Grandin

About this map

Fort Defiance stands as a primary landmark in this upland region where the Yadkin River and Elk Creek carve through the foothills of the Warrior Mountains. The landscape is defined by the sharp boundary between Wilkes and Caldwell Counties, following the heights of County Line Ridge and Wheat Patch Mtn. Small settlements like Grandin, Elkville, and Yadkin Valley are connected by a network of winding roads, including the notable Tom Dula Rd. Local history is anchored by sites such as Sherrill Hill Cem and Mount Bethel Cem, which serve as genealogical touchstones for families settled among the numerous named peaks like Chestnut Mtn and Butte Mtn. The map reveals a transition from river valley bottomlands to the steep, creek-fed ridges of Elk Ridge and Sly Mtn.