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1950 Map of Aurora

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Aurora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

South Creek dominates the eastern half of this survey, with its labyrinthine tributaries like Whitehurst Creek and Lee Creek reaching into the lowland woods of Richland. The town of Aurora serves as the central hub, situated where the Atlantic Coast Line railway terminates near the waterfront. This era shows a landscape deeply defined by water and rail commerce, featuring numerous small landing points and depth markers for coastal navigation, such as Hickory Point and Sandy Landing.

Beyond the primary settlements of Edward and Bonnerton, the map reveals a dense network of rural faith and community life. Significant for genealogists are the numerous country churches and burial grounds scattered along the logging and farm roads, including Weeping Rachel Ch, Mt Shiloh Ch, and the High Hill Cem. Smaller, possibly family-based hamlets like Peedtown and Hamtown are documented alongside specialized infrastructure like the Lookout Tower near the Durham Creek swamps.