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1970 Map of Gibsonville

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Gibsonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Gibsonville and Elon College stand as the primary population centers on this 1970 map, straddling the Guilford Co and Alamance Co border. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and tributaries of Big Alamance Creek, with smaller communities like Whitsett and Sedalia connected by a network of rural roads and rail lines. Modern updates from 1994 show the expanding footprint of residential development around the western edge of Burlington and the growth of the local college campus.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural houses of worship and burying grounds, including Brick Ch, Clappe Chapel, and the Alamance Mem Park (Cemetery). The terrain between the settlements is punctuated by family-named landmarks and water features like Rock Creek and Beaver Creek, providing a detailed view of the Piedmont's transition from agricultural use to suburban expansion. Notable local infrastructure such as the Landing Strip and Eastern High School reflect the mid-century development of the region.