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1974 Map of Creedmoor

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Creedmoor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Creedmoor sits at the northern edge of this Piedmont landscape, a hub where the Seaboard Coast Line and Southern railroads once converged. The mapping documents a significant era of transformation as the Neuse River basin was reshaped by the development of Falls Lake. This massive reservoir and the surrounding Falls Lake State Park dominate the southern half of the quadrangle, altering the drainage patterns of Ledge Creek and Beaverdam Creek.

Rural life is preserved through numerous small communities and landmarks, such as Sandy Plain and Northside. Local genealogy is well-supported by the presence of country churches like Olive Grove Ch and New Light Ch, along with many unnamed family cemeteries. The terrain transitions from the rail-oriented town of Creedmoor down to the expansive new shoreline, marking the shift from agricultural and rail-based industry to regional recreation and water management.