1956 Map of Ansonville

About this map

Ansonville serves as the primary upland hub on this mid-century survey, situated west of the wide Pee Dee River. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Brown Creek and its many tributaries, such as Cabbage Branch and Palmetto Branch, which carve through the rural terrain. Connectivity during this era relied on the Winston - Salem Southbound railroad and river crossings like the Old Leak Ferry near Leak Island. A network of community landmarks provides significant detail for genealogists, including several rural schools like the Rosenwald Sch and Birmingham Hough Sch, along with numerous country churches such as Salem Ch and Garris Grove Ch. Near the southern boundary, the Wadesboro Airport and the settlement of Pinkston mark the transition toward the neighboring county seat, illustrating the mid-fifties balance between traditional river-valley agriculture and modernizing transportation.