1969 Map of Advance

About this map

The Yadkin River serves as the primary geographical anchor for this Piedmont landscape, carving a winding border between Davie, Forsyth, and Davidson counties. Along its banks, the established recreation grounds of Tanglewood Park feature distinctive landmarks like Mallard Lake, Coon Lake, and Skilpot Lake. The interior of the sheet reveals a network of small agricultural and crossroads communities, including Advance, Bixby, and Redland, connected by the Southern railroad line. Local social life is mapped through several country churches and schools, such as Bethlehem Ch and the Smith Grove Sch. Aviation history is well-represented by the presence of Strawberry Hill Airport and Twin Lakes Air Park, illustrating the region's mid-century development. In the far south, Yadkin College stands near the river, while smaller watercourses like Dutchman Creek and Peoples Creek drain the surrounding wooded hills.