Polk County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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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
Reservoirs 13
Ridges 3
Streams 38
Summits 26
Valleys 2
Cultural Features
Airports
  Public and Private Airports 1
  Heliports 1
Cemeteries 26
Education - Schools
  Other Schools 1
  Elementary Schools 4
  Middle Schools 1
  High Schools 1
Emergency Response & Law Enforcement
  Ambulance Service 2
  Fire Station & EMS Station 8
  Law Enforcement 4
Government Services
  City or Town Hall 3
  Court House 1
  Post Offices 5
Historical Features
  • 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
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