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1964 Map of Edmondson

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Edmondson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Swift Creek and Middle Creek wind through the borderlands of Wake and Johnston Counties, defining a rural landscape of crossroads communities and family homesteads. This mid-century survey documents the transition of the region as highway networks expanded, yet the area remained anchored by traditional landmarks like McGee Mill and the Cleveland Sch. Settlement patterns are revealed through numerous small hubs such as Edmondson, Willow Springs, and the aptly named Drug Store.

Genealogists will find a dense network of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Nimrod Stephenson Memorial Cem, King Cem, and Penny Cem. Spiritual life in these rural townships is marked by historic congregations such as St Amandas Ch, Shiloh Ch, and Pleasant Grove Ch. The map also traces the era's infrastructure through features like the Gaging Station on Middle Creek and a prominent Radio Tower, alongside the rural junctions at Johnson Crossroads and McGee Crossroads.