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2010 Map of Osbornville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hunting Creek and Rocky Creek drain a landscape of ridges and knobs in this Iredell County region, where the rural settlement pattern is defined by family-named landmarks and historical community hubs. Small crossroads like Osbornville, New Castle, and Somers Crossroads anchor the road network, while smaller hamlets like New Hope and Jennings sit near the southern creeks. The names printed here reflect a deep-rooted local history, with references to early community infrastructure like Somers School Rd and Union Baptist Church Rd.

Water management and recreation are evident through features such as Mathis Lake, Johnson Dam, and Cass Fishing Lake. The terrain is notably varied, featuring prominent heights like Bear Mountain and Harris Mountain alongside local landmarks like Cooter Hollow and Grassy Knob. This geography dictated the winding paths of historical routes such as Old Salisbury Rd and Windy Gap Rd, which follow the natural contours of the North Carolina foothills.