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"The North Carolina Gazetteer is a geographical dictionary in which an attempt has been made to list all of the geographic features of the state in one alphabet. It is current, and it is historical as well. Many features and places that no longer exist are included; many towns and counties for which plans were made but which never materialized are also included. Some names appearing on old maps may have been imaginary, but many of them also appear in this gazetteer.

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Place Description
Mayhew

community in SW Iredell County.
Mayhew Lake

a small body of water formed by a dam on New Years Creek W of Blowing Rock, S Watauga County.
Mayne Creek

rises in W Cleveland County and flows SW into Sandy Run Creek.
Mayo

community in NW Rockingham County served by post office, 1821-40 and 1855-66. Named changed to Stoneville, which see.
Mayo Mountain

on W side of Mayodan, extends 2 mi. from Beaver Island Creek toward Dan River. Rises about 300 ft.
Mayo River

rises in Patrick County, Va., and flows SE into Rockingham County and into Dan River. Named for William Mayo, member of William Byrd's surveying party, 1728.
Mayo River State Park

in NW Rockingham County. Est. in 2003 with plans for hiking trails and canoe access.
Mayo Township

NW Rockingham County.
Mayodan

town in W Rockingham County on Mayo River. Built as textile mill village. Inc. 1899. Named for nearby Mayo River and Dan River. Alt. 594. See also Avalon.
Mayonia

See Whitakers.