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2010 Map of Murchisontown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Murchisontown sits at the northeastern corner of this landscape, an area characterized by a complex network of wetlands and small watercourses in central North Carolina. The terrain is defined by low-lying drainages including Beaver Creek, Juniper Creek, and the slow-moving waters of Gum Swamp. Notable landmarks such as Round Top provide modest elevation changes amidst the numerous branches and runs that feed into larger creeks.

Genealogists and local historians can locate family-named sites like the Johnson Cemetery and Pierce Cemetery, which are tucked away near Run Branch and Reedy Branch. The map also illustrates the importance of local water resources, featuring Blue Brothers Pond, Morris Pond, and the aptly named Duck Pond. A dense grid of local roads, such as Cypress Church Rd and Rocky Fork Church Rd, connects these rural homesteads and agricultural tracts, providing a detailed look at the community's contemporary layout.