2016 Map of Thurmond

About this map

Doughton and Thurmond anchor the northern landscape of this Wilkes and Surry County borderland, where the topography transitions from the high elevations near Wells Knob toward the southern drainage of Elkin Creek. The map documents a dense network of early transportation routes and rural settlements, including Austin, Benham, and Lomax. A notable piece of historical infrastructure is the Old Railroad Grade Rd, which traces a path through the northern hills, hinting at the area's earlier timber or transit economy. The land is heavily partitioned by small waterways such as Grassy Fork and Little Elkin Creek, with Carter Falls marking a significant hydrological feature in the southeast. For genealogists, the map identifies several local landmarks for burial research, including Roaring Gap Cem and Knobs Cem, situated among the winding mountain valleys.