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2010 Map of Oakboro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The town of Oakboro serves as the central hub of this Stanly County landscape, where several rural roads converge in a pattern typical of the Carolina Piedmont’s agricultural development. Just to the north lies the community of Big Lick, a name suggesting the area's geological and pioneer history. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, most notably the meandering Rocky River, which bisects the quadrangle as it collects drainage from tributaries like Richardson Creek and Big Bear Creek.

Local family history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks such as the Oakboro Cemetery and numerous family-named routes, including Pleasant Hill Church Rd and Saint Timothy Rd. The southern edge of the map reaches the settlement of New Salem, marking the transition toward the Union County border. This 2010 survey provides a clear view of the rural-residential character of the region, showing how modern developments follow the historical contours of the river valleys and old ford crossings.