1970 Map of Colon

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The Deep River and its confluence with the Rocky River define the northern landscape of this Lee County region as it appeared in the early 1970s. Industrial activity is concentrated near the settlement of Colon, where numerous claypits and a claypit indicate a reliance on local mineral extraction. This area is a significant rail junction, featuring the convergence of the Norfolk Southern, Southern, and Seaboard Coast Line railroads. These transit corridors linked rural communities like Asbury and Cumnock to the growing hub of Sanford. Local heritage is preserved in landmarks such as Taylors Ch, St Pauls Ch, and the Farmville Cem. Educational and recreational needs are marked by the Deep River High Sch and a local Golf Course, illustrating the community's transition from a strictly agrarian and industrial base toward modern development.