2010 Map of Thurmond

About this map

Austin and Thurmond anchor this portion of the North Carolina foothills, where the landscape is defined by the dendritic drainage of Big Bugaboo Creek and the South Fork Mitchell River. The 2010 terrain shows a dense network of rural roads, such as Thurmond Post Office Rd and Roaring Gap Church Rd, connecting small communities like Doughton and Benham. For those researching local families, the map identifies several burial grounds including Roaring Gap Cemetery, Knobs Cemetery, and the State Road Cemetery near the eastern boundary. The elevation changes are marked by Wells Knob and the natural drop of Carter Falls along Elkin Creek. This survey captures the traditional settlement patterns of the region, where homes and small farms follow the winding paths of Little Elkin Creek and Grassy Fork through the narrow valleys of the Blue Ridge foothills.