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2016 Map of Mount Gilead East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mount Gilead anchors the western edge of this landscape, where the town's residential streets transition into the protected woodlands of the Uwharrie National Forest. The eastern portion of the terrain is defined by the winding course of the Little River, which receives numerous tributaries including Thickety Cr, Susies Cr, and Cheek Cr. This area is characterized by a network of rural roads often named for local families and historic landmarks, such as Gaddy Farm Rd and Haithcock Rd.

Insights into the cultural history of Montgomery and Richmond counties appear in the placement of the Sharon Cem and Ledbetter Cem, as well as several roads that reference significant archaeological and local sites, such as Town Creek Mound Rd and Indian Mound Rd. The topography rises to the north at Piney Mtn, while southern reaches are drained by the Buffalo Cr and the various branches of Hamer Cr.