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2010 Map of Polkton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lanes Creek winds through the heart of this Anson County landscape, a region defined by a network of small rural settlements and agricultural water sources. The town of Polkton anchors the southern boundary, while small hamlets and junctions like Sugar Town, Kikers, and Griffins Crossroads reveal the established settlement pattern of the early 21st century. The terrain is deeply etched by numerous waterways such as Cribs Creek and Brown Creek, illustrating the drainage patterns that have likely influenced local land use for generations.

Family history and local heritage are preserved in sites like the Richmond-Sturdivant Cemetery, located in the southeastern quadrant near Pinch Gut Creek. North of Burnsville, the presence of D and J Farms Lake and its accompanying dam highlight modern land management and irrigation efforts. This survey captures a moment when traditional rural nodes remained distinct amidst the evolving road networks of North Carolina.