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1968 Map of Bynum

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bynum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Haw River carves a deep path through Chatham County in this late 1960s survey, anchoring a landscape defined by traditional Piedmont topography and rural communities. The settlement of Bynum sits prominently along the river's eastern bank, featuring a Filtration Plant and Water Tank that signal its local infrastructure. Throughout the quadrangle, a dense network of country churches serves as the primary social landmarks, including Russells Chapel, Cedar Grove Ch, and Hamlets Chapel.

Elevations rise at Collins Mountain and Terrells Mountain, while the winding Jones Ferry Road traces the ridges toward the Orange County line. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous creeks like Wilkinson Creek and Brooks Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns feeding into the Haw. Small rural clusters such as Gum Springs and Terrells are clearly marked, providing a detailed look at North Carolina's rural development before the expansion of nearby urban centers.