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2010 Map of Richfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Misenheimer and Richfield serve as the primary population centers in this portion of Stanly County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and rural roads. The northern reach of the map features Ritchies Lake and the Ritchies Lake Dam, while the southern area is anchored by the community of Millingport. The drainage patterns are significant, with Big Bear Creek and Long Creek carving through the terrain, joined by smaller tributaries like Curl Tail Creek and Little Buffalo Creek.

Transport and commerce are centered around small hubs like Pauls Crossing and the Bear Creek Airport, which suggest a mix of local aviation and agricultural connectivity. Historically significant names appear throughout the road network, such as Gold Mine Rd and Gold Hill Rd E, hinting at the region's mineral history. Other small settlements like Finger dot the western edge, providing a clear picture of the decentralized residential pattern common in this part of North Carolina during the early 21st century.