1919 Map of Surry

Inland, the industrial character of the early twentieth century is defined by the Lumber R R and Surry Lumber Co R R networks, which converge at the rail hub of Dendron. This timber-driven economy is supported by rural settlements such as California Crossroads and Spring Grove. A high density of community landmarks, including the Salisbury School, Golden Hill Church, and Spratleys Mill, provides a detailed record of the social infrastructure of Surry County before modern redevelopment. The southern landscape is dominated by the sprawling wetlands of the Blackwater River and Cypress Swamp.