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2019 Map of Stanfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Rocky River carves a winding path through this Piedmont landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Cabarrus, Stanly, and Union Counties. The settlement pattern here is defined by small rural centers like Stanfield, Midland, and Fairview, which are interconnected by a network of historic river crossings and farm roads. Local genealogy is deeply rooted in the numerous burial grounds and religious centers found throughout the area, including the Antioch Methodist Church Cem and the Rocky River Church Cem.

Evidence of old land use and transit is visible in names such as Old Ferry Rd and Old Fish Rd, pointing to the importance of the river for transport and sustenance before modern bridges dominated the landscape. Small private landing strips like Tucker Field and Mc Gee Field dot the terrain, while the confluence of creeks such as Crooked Creek and Pumpkin Cr illustrates the drainage patterns that shaped early agricultural development and homestead placement across these three counties.