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2013 Map of Hiddenite

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The S Yadkin River carves a winding path through this Piedmont landscape, serving as the central geographic anchor for the rural communities of northern Iredell County and southern Alexander County. The settlement of Hiddenite sits along the southern rail and road corridor, its namesake derived from the rare mineral found in the local geology. To the north, the terrain transitions into a series of prominent peaks and ridges, including Asbury Mountain, Lackey Mountain, and the isolated Buck Knob.

Smaller unincorporated communities like Vashti and Rocky Springs are defined by their local institutions, such as Vashti Church and the nearby Vashti Cemetery. The map captures a mix of legacy agricultural land, indicated by numerous family-named roads like Millsaps Farm Ln and Jolly Farm Rd, and modern infrastructure such as the Gryder-Teague Airport near Midway. Numerous tributaries including Wallace Cr and Rocky Face Br drain the elevated slopes of Rocky Face toward the river valley below.