1970 Map of Siloam, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Siloam

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Ararat River winds through a landscape defined by small rural communities and the prominent Southern railroad line as it follows the Yadkin River valley. In the early 1970s, this area of the North Carolina foothills remained centered on small hubs like Siloam and Shoals, where the local Shoals Sch and a network of country churches provided the social foundations for residents. Numerous family-named landmarks and geographic features such as Bowman Mtn and Plowed Knob punctuate the terrain north of the Surry Co Yadkin Co boundary. The southeastern corner of the quadrangle touches the edge of Pilot Mtn State Park, reflecting the preservation of the region's distinctive topography. Along the river banks and creeks like Hogan Creek, small clusters of homes and cemeteries indicate a long-established pattern of settlement tied to the fertile bottomlands and the rail corridor.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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