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Polk County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

Note 1: The Cultural Feature "Locales" can be very helpful in getting oriented in a new community.
Note 2: Links for Local Area Search and Driving Directions are below each feature map.

Physical Features
Bays 1
Cliffs 2
Falls 2
Gaps 7
Lakes 1
Ridges 3
Streams 38
Summits 27
Valleys 2
Cultural Features
Airports 1
Bridges 5
Cemeteries 6
Churches 36
Civil 10
Dams 10
Hospitals 1
Locales 4
Mines 1
Parks 1
Reservoirs 12
Schools 7
Towers 3
Historical Features
Post Offices 2
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: North Carolina's National Historic Landmarks