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2016 Map of Moravian Falls

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Moravian Falls and the southern outskirts of Wilkesboro anchor this 2016 study of the North Carolina foothills, where the Brushy Mountains divide the landscape between the S Yadkin River and the tributaries of the Yadkin. The terrain is defined by high peaks and strategic passes, including Pores Knob and Bald Rock Mtn, with Cove Gap and Kilby Gap serving as traditional transit points through the ridges.

Water management and local recreation are evident in the presence of Yellow Jacket Lake, Watts Lake, and the eastern reaches of the W Kerr Scott Reservoir. Smaller settlements like Boomer and Oakwoods are connected by a dense network of country roads such as Old N C Hwy 18 S and Germantown Rd, reflecting the modern development of these rural communities. Genealogists may find interest in the documented Cemetery sites and Lebanon Cem located near the Wilkes and Alexander county line.