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2000 Map of Grandin

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Grandin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Yadkin River and its numerous tributaries, including Elk Creek, Kings Creek, and Buffalo Creek, carve through the complex terrain of the Wilkes and Caldwell County line. This landscape is defined by its small rural settlements and religious centers, such as Grandin, Elkville, and the landmark Maria Chapel. The presence of Fort Defiance in the southwest near Mill Creek points to the area's deep frontier history.

Industry and infrastructure are integrated into the topography, with Mines and a Gravel Pit scattered near Elk Ridge. Several rural churches and burial grounds, including Piney Grove Ch and Sherrill Cem, offer important data for genealogists tracing local families. The eastern edge of the map features the upper reaches of the W Kerr Scott Reservoir, illustrating the transition from narrow river valleys to managed water resources.