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1976 Map of Mount Airy North, 1979 Print
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1976 Map of Mount Airy North

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Mount Airy and its surrounding rural landscapes are captured here during the mid-1970s, showcasing the agricultural and wooded patterns of Surry County. This orthophotograph provides a rare photographic record of the terrain, where the Ararat River carves a path through the rolling foothills. The map documents established communities and small outlying settlements, such as Flat Rock, Toast, and Sulphur Springs, revealing the density of homesteads and the patchwork of cleared fields. North of the main town, the area transitions into the more sparsely populated regions of Ararat and The Hollow, tracing the transition from the growing urban edge of the city toward the more secluded valleys. These aerial details allow for a precise study of property boundaries and land use before subsequent decades of development changed the local footprint.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain