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2010 Map of Mount Airy North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Ararat River drainage patterns define the landscape of Surry County in this 2010 study, where the northern edges of Mount Airy meet the foothills of the Blue Ridge. The map detail is particularly useful for genealogists, documenting a high density of rural burial grounds such as Gods Acre Cemetery, Oakdale Cemetery, and the Paynetown Community Cemetery. The community of Flat Rock is anchored by the prominent Flat Rock Quarry, illustrating the local significance of the granite industry.

Settlement patterns follow the winding routes of Johnson Creek and Clarks Creek, leading toward the Virginia state line where names like The Hollow and Sulphur Springs appear. The terrain rises significantly toward the east at Long Branch Mountain and Slate Mountain, while the western portion is marked by the community of Salem and various family-named landmarks including Willis Gap Cemetery and Pedigo Cemetery.