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2022 Map of Siloam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Yadkin River serves as the defining southern boundary for this portion of the North Carolina piedmont, where the terrain transitions toward the distinctive profile of Pilot Mountain in the north. The small community of Siloam sits near the riverbanks, acting as a historical focal point for the surrounding network of rural roads and family-named landmarks. The landscape is characterized by a dense system of waterways, including the Ararat River, Hogan Cr, and Candiff Cr, which have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and small settlements like Shoals and Pine Hill.

Researchers will find a high concentration of burial grounds and religious sites, such as the Fulk Memorial Church Cem, Bold Springs Graveyard, and Poplar Springs Cem. These features, along with the numerous creek-side mills like Bowman Mill Cr and Martin Mill Cr, suggest a long-established agricultural economy reliant on the river's drainage patterns. The map also highlights local infrastructure, from the Pilot Power Dam Rd to the quiet reaches of Tilley Mill Pond.