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2022 Map of Purlear

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Purlear
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The northern reaches of the W Kerr Scott Reservoir anchor the southern edge of this landscape, where the waters meet the winding course of Smitheys Creek and Lewis Fork. This region of Wilkes County is defined by the steep rises of the Brushy Mountains, with prominent summits like Rendezvous Mtn and Huffman Mtn overlooking a network of deep-cut branches and prongs. Settlement is concentrated along the ridges and valley floors, centered on the unincorporated communities of Purlear, Mount Pleasant, and Wilbar.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the deep roots of these upland communities through family-named landmarks and historical church sites. The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cem and Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cem serve as important focal points for tracing regional ancestry. The map also documents the legacy of early transit in the area, following the path of the Boone Trl as it weaves through the terrain toward Parsonville in the west.