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1981 Map of Morrow Mountain

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Morrow Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Uwharrie River and Pee Dee River converge here, feeding into the expansive waters of Lake Tillery. This 1980s landscape is defined by the transition from public recreational lands to burgeoning residential developments along the shoreline. Morrow Mountain State Park dominates the northwest, centered around peaks like Sugarloaf Mtn and Morrow Mtn, while the Uwharrie National Forest covers the eastern rugged terrain.

Settlement patterns show a shift toward waterfront living at Sugarloaf Shores, Holiday Shores, and Emerald Shores. Despite this growth, older rural landmarks remain, including numerous country churches such as Stony Fork Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and Shiloh Ch. The map also traces historical infrastructure like Pulp Road and the many unnamed trails weaving through the protected woodlands of Montgomery and Stanly Counties.