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1969 Map of Dexter

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Dexter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Clarks River and its meandering West Fork define the topography of this Calloway County landscape as it appeared in the late 1960s. The northern reaches are anchored by the settlement of Dexter, while the southern portion transition into the outskirts of Murray, featuring the Fairgrounds, Kyle-Oakley Field, and the Radio Tower (WNBS). The transportation network is dominated by the L and N railroad corridor, which parallels the river valley and links the smaller communities of Almo and Almo Heights.

Tracing the rural road network, such as Church Grove Road and Tucker Road, reveals a high density of country congregations and family landmarks. Significant local history sites include Owen Chapel, Hickory Grove Ch, and Union Grove Ch, alongside numerous unnamed cemeteries. The presence of several Gravel Pits and a Quarry suggests a local economy tied to the land's mineral resources, while the Wadesboro area maintains the character of a long-established agricultural crossroads.