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2019 Map of Rutherfordton South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Broad River and Green River converge near the southwestern corner of this study, defining a landscape of deep creek valleys and rising ridges in Rutherford County. The towns of Rutherfordton, Spindale, and Forest City form an interconnected corridor along the northern edge, where the industrial and commercial legacy of the region is most visible. This map reveals a high concentration of small rural communities and church-centered settlements, including Shiloh, Danieltown, and the evocatively named Butcher Hollar.

Genealogists will find a significant number of burial sites, ranging from larger churchyards like the Saint Francis Episcopal Church Cem to smaller family plots such as the Huntley Family Cem. The presence of the Isothermal Community College near Frog Level indicates the more modern educational footprint amidst traditional land holdings. Historical transportation routes are well-defined, with the Washburn Bridge crossing the river and numerous named trails like the Mustang Trl and Stroud Mtn Trl winding through the terrain.