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2010 Map of Roaring River

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Yadkin River and its namesake tributary, the Roaring River, define the landscape of this portion of Wilkes County. At the start of the twenty-first century, the area maintained a network of small communities such as Knottville, Dellaplane, and Antioch. In the southwestern quadrant, the North Wilkesboro Speedway stands as a significant regional landmark, located just north of Edgewood.

Transport patterns are characterized by winding rural routes like Bethany Ford Rd and Cotton Mill Rd that follow the natural topography between the riverbanks and the rise of Round Mountain. For those researching local family history, the map identifies several significant burial sites, including Long Bottom Cemetery and Mount Sinai Cemetery, situated near Windy Gap. The convergence of Fishing Creek and the Yadkin River highlights the traditional importance of these waterways to the local geography.