Wilkes 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
Bars 1
Bends 1
Islands 1
Streams 48
Summits 1
Cultural Features
Airports 2
Bridges 1
Buildings 15
Cemeteries 22
Churches 58
Civil 4
Dams 13
Hospitals 1
Locales 6
Mines 2
Parks 5
Post Offices 1
Reservoirs 14
Schools 14
Towers 2
Historical Features
Churches 3
Crossings 1
Hospitals 1
Populated Places 7
Schools 9
  • 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: Georgia's National Historic Landmarks