2016 Map of Gibson

About this map

Laurinburg and the surrounding borderlands between North Carolina and South Carolina are defined by a complex network of waterways and early industrial sites. The industrial legacy of the region is evident at Richmond Mill and Ida Mill, where water power from Gum Swamp Cr and its tributaries supported local development. Small settlements like Old Hundred, Livingstons Quarters, and Laurel Hill are scattered throughout the landscape, connected by historic routes such as Old Wire Rd. This 2016 survey documents a high density of family and community burial grounds, including the Old Hundred Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and Peels Chapel Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. The CSX railroad corridor remains a primary transportation spine, cutting through the terrain alongside drainage systems like Upper Beaverdam Cr and Beaver Dam Cr.