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2019 Map of Wilton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Tar River snakes across the central portion of this Granville County landscape, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding Piedmont terrain. This 2019 survey captures the rural character of the region, anchored by the crossroads of Wilton and the northern reaches of Creedmoor. The map delineates a complex network of local watercourses, including Gibbs Cr and Ford Cr, which define the undulating topography between small residential clusters.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of family-named roads and rural land divisions, such as Dixon Rd and Tommie Sneed Rd, that have shaped the community structure for generations. The boundary lines between Granville and Vance counties and Granville and Franklin counties are clearly marked, illustrating the historical political borders that intersect this area near the settlements of Clay and Fairport.