2016 Map of Welcome

About this map

Winston-Salem anchors the northern reaches of this study, where the urban expansion of Forsyth County meets the rural drainages of the Yadkin River valley. The landscape is defined by a dense network of creek systems including Muddy Creek, Miller Cr, and Reedy Creek, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of Davidson County. Small communities such as Arcadia, Enterprise, and Welcome are connected by a web of established roads like Friedberg Church Rd and Old Salisbury Rd. Local history is preserved at sites like Good Hope Cem and Beulah Cem, which stand as landmarks amidst the residential growth and agricultural tracts that characterize this portion of the Piedmont. The map captures the meeting of three counties—Forsyth, Davidson, and Davie—highlighting the area's role as a suburban and rural crossroads south of the city.