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2010 Map of Hurdle Mills

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hurdle Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The South Flat River and North Flat River converge in this rural North Carolina landscape, defining the hydrology of the Piedmont region south of Roxboro. Small crossroads communities and family-named locales such as Hurdle Mills, Bushy Fork, and Whitt Town anchor the local geography, connected by a network of winding roads like Yarborough Rd and Dan Winstead Rd. The map illustrates a transition toward modern utility with landmarks like the Whitfield Farms Airport and several engineered water features, including the Whitfield Pond Dam and Thaxton Pond Dam.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, notably the Mount Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Clement Cemetery, and Wheelers Church Cemetery. These sites, alongside historically named spots like Paynes Tavern and Allens Level, provide a window into the settlement patterns and community centers that have persisted in Person County through the early 21st century.