1976 Map of Ghio

About this map

Ghio sits along the North Carolina and South Carolina border in this 1976 orthophotograph, surrounded by a patchwork of agricultural clearings and dense woodland. This specialized imagery, prepared by the Department of Natural and Economic Resources and the USGS, provides a direct visual record of the land use during the mid-1970s. The settlement patterns are concentrated in clusters like New Town and Stern Town, where the landscape transitions from managed timber tracts to small family farms. Water resources are represented by features such as Krinshaw Pond, which serves as a central landmark in the western half of the quadrangle. The map captures the rural character of Richmond County before significant modern development, showing the precise footprints of dwellings and the layout of local roads that define these communities.