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2013 Map of Mount Gilead West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mount Gilead West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lake Tillery dominates the landscape at the confluence of the Pee Dee River and the Rocky River, where the borders of Stanly and Montgomery counties meet. The town of Norwood is well-established on the western shore, with the resort and residential areas of Norwood Beach stretching along the lakeside. Across the water to the east, Mount Gilead serves as a local hub, connected by roads that wind through the rural landscape. Smaller named settlements like Shankle, Fork Section, and Cedar Hill reflect the historically dispersed agricultural community of this river valley region.

The topographic detail highlights the managed water system, including the Hydro station near the Pee Dee River and the prominence of Morgan Mountain to the north. Numerous tributaries, such as Clarks Cr and W Prong Hamer Cr, feed into the larger river systems, defining the drainage patterns that have shaped local land use and property lines for generations. The road network connects older farm tracks like Dirt Farm Rd with modernized routes, illustrating the transition from traditional river-valley farming to contemporary residential development.