1967 Map of Canton

About this map

Industrial and residential development along the Pigeon River characterizes this late 1960s study of the region, featuring the mill-adjacent community of Fibreville and the expansion at West Canton. The town of Canton serves as the economic hub, anchored by the Southern Railway corridor and significant industrial infrastructure like the large Settling tanks. Beyond the river valley, the terrain rises into the Pisgah National Forest and the peaks of Newfound Mountain. Genealogy and local history are well-represented by numerous rural landmarks, including the Henderson Cem and Smathers Cem, alongside community centers such as Oak Grove Ch and Morning Star. The map also captures the path of Interstate 40 as it began to reshape local transportation patterns through Newfound Gap and Turkey Creek Gap.