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1944 Map of Creedmoor

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Creedmoor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Camp Butner Military Reservation dominates the western edge of this 1944 survey, reflecting the rapid mobilization of the Second World War as it overtook rural Granville County. Outside the military boundaries, the landscape is defined by the intersection of the Seaboard Railway and Southern Railway at Creedmoor, a vital shipping point for the region's agricultural output. This era shows a dense network of small tobacco-growing communities and rural social centers, including Tallyho, Fairport, and Pokomoke.

The geography is heavily influenced by the drainage basins of the Tar River and Neuse River, with dozens of family and community landmarks such as Lattice Ch, Bowling Cem, and the Tar River Sch serving as essential points of reference. The mapping of Ledge Rock and various creek systems illustrates the transition from the rolling Piedmont towards the river lowlands, providing a clear picture of the road network including U. S. Route 15 before the expansion of modern highway systems.