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1941 Map of Gales Creek
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1941 Map of Gales Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The timbered slopes and fertile valleys of Washington County are captured here just before the United States entered World War II. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the logging industry, most notably at the Keonecke Lumber Co and the F W Dixon Lumber Mill in the northern hills. In the lowlands, a network of country schools like Hillside School, Kansas City School, and Thatcher School served the agricultural communities surrounding Forest Grove and Cornelius. Transportation during this era was heavily reliant on the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and United Railways, which connected small stations like Wilkesboro and Manning to the broader regional economy. Of particular interest is the Wolf Creek Hwy Construction Camp, marking the expansion of modern roadways through the difficult terrain near Wildcat Mountain and the Sunset Tunnel.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1941
Date Published1941
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions14.9 x 21.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain