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2011 Map of Northwest Eden

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Northwest Eden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Smith River carves a winding path through the borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia, defining the landscape of northern Eden and its surrounding communities. This 2011 survey captures the residential growth and naming conventions of the modern era, from established neighborhoods like Marrowbone Heights and Sheffield Terrace in the northwest to Hamilton Hills in the southeast. The geography is deeply influenced by the river's hydrology, featuring a sharp meander known as The Bend and several historic crossing points including Egglestons Ford, Long Island Ford, and Break Reed Ford.

Smaller waterways like Matrimony Creek and Turkeycock Creek weave through the terrain, supporting local landmarks such as Lithia Springs and Dumaines Lake. The presence of Mountain View Cemetery and Overlook Cemetery provides points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in the communities of Ridgeway, Fairview, and Matrimony. The map also documents the transition from suburban development to the forested slopes of Drag Mountain.