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2019 Map of Polkville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Polkville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Polkville and its surrounding communities in western North Carolina sit along the transition from the rolling Piedmont to the foothills of the Blue Ridge. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the First Broad River and its numerous tributaries, including Duncans Cr, Hinton Cr, and Brushy Cr. This 2019 survey documents a deeply rooted rural settlement pattern, where small communities like Hollis, New House, and Delight are anchored by long-standing local landmarks.

Genealogists will find significant value in the high density of family and church burial grounds, such as Lattimore Cem, Crowder Cem, and Lee Chapel Cem. The map reveals how local topography, including Lisenberry Mtn and Cherry Mtn, dictated the original layout of historic roads like Casar Rd and Hollis Rd. The distribution of houses and churches like Mount Harmony Church reflects a traditional rural layout that has persisted along the Rutherford and Cleveland County line.