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2016 Map of Mill Spring

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mill Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Columbus serves as a prominent anchor in this North Carolina landscape, where the foothills rise toward Tryon Peak and White Oak Mtn. This 2016 survey illustrates a region defined by its water and high relief, with the Green River feeding into Lake Adger and numerous named drainages like Britten Cr and Silver Cr carving through the terrain. The map records the distribution of settlements from the concentrated streets of Columbus to the smaller crossroads of Mill Spring, Stearns, and Sunny View.

Detailed road networks such as Aden Greene Rd and Big Level Rd connect rural properties and family-named landmarks. The topographical data highlights significant elevations including Little White Oak Mtn and Foster Mtn, providing a clear view of how the local geography has influenced the development of Polk County. Notable water features like Kaye Thompson Lake and the various branches of Little White Oak Cr further define the local hydrology.