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2019 Map of Hiddenite

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hiddenite
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Emerald Hollow Mine serves as a centerpiece of this Alexander County landscape, reflecting the region's unique geological heritage near Hiddenite. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridges, including Asbury Mtn, Fox Mtn, and the distinctive Rocky Face to the northwest. This 2019 survey documents a network of rural communities such as Vashti, Love Valley, and Rocky Springs, connected by winding roads that follow the natural contours of the Brushy Mountains foothills.

Water plays a vital role in the geography here, with the South Yadkin River and its numerous tributaries like Wallace Cr and Third Cr carving through the valley floors. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies numerous country churches including Zion Chapel, Center Church, and Berea Church, alongside landmarks like Gryder-Teague Airport and the Vashti Cemetery. The proximity of these long-standing institutions to family-named landmarks like Buck Knob and Fowler Mtn provides a clear view of the settlement patterns in north-central North Carolina.