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1971 Map of Ronda

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Ronda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Yadkin River winds through the heart of Wilkes County in the early 1970s, defining the landscape between the valley floor and the northern edges of the Brushy Mountains. The Southern railroad line parallels the river, connecting rural hubs like Ronda and Roaring River. This era shows a community structured around its landmarks, including the East Wilkes High School and Ronda-Clingman School, which served the decentralized settlements of Clingman and Dennyville.

To the south, the terrain rises into prominent ridges and hollows, such as Dark Mtn and Dobbins Hollow, while the northern portion is intersected by numerous watercourses like Little Bugaboo Creek and Little Elkin Creek. Numerous country churches, including Bethel Ch and Temple Hill Ch, are established across the quadrangle, often adjacent to small cemeteries that mark generations of local family history.