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1970 Map of Bear Creek

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Bear Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Bear Creek serves as the focal point for this rural landscape in the 1970s, where the Southern railroad line intersects with local life near Chatham Central High Sch. The region is defined by a dense network of small communities and rural congregations, including Antioch Ch, Tysons Creek Ch, and Providence Ch. These landmarks, often accompanied by local cemeteries, offer significant genealogical clues for families tracing roots in the area surrounding Harpers Crossroads and Johnsons Crossing.

Tracing the topography reveals an Old Railroad Grade winding through the terrain toward the southern boundary of the map, where the line between Chatham Co and Moore Co is clearly demarcated. The landscape transitions from the elevations of Pine Mountain down toward Indian Creek and Sandy Creek. Industrial activity is noted by a Quarry in the southern section, while smaller settlements like Oldham and Pine Mtn provide a clear view of the mid-century settlement patterns in this part of North Carolina.