1979 Map of Castalia

About this map

The rural landscape of the Franklin and Nash County line centers on the historic settlement of Castalia. This area is defined by a network of crossroads communities that were essential to the region's agricultural economy, including Lancaster Crossroads, Matthews Crossroads, Mays Crossroads, and Edwards Crossroads. The terrain is drained by several prominent waterways, such as Red Bud Creek in the north and the uniquely named Pig Basket Creek in the east. Local history is anchored by longstanding spiritual centers like Cedar Rock Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and St Delight Ch. Water-powered industry and drainage patterns are evidenced by Boddies Millpond on Stony Cr and the marshy expanses of Back Swamp. Smaller settlements like Corinth and numerous family cemeteries scattered across the landscape reflect a deeply rooted rural society in the late twentieth century.