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1978 Map of Gold Sand

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Gold Sand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Gold Sand and White Level serve as the primary hubs for this rural landscape along the Warren and Franklin county line. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Sandy Creek and Sycamore Creek, which are surrounded by numerous small community centers and rural homesteads. This 1970s survey illustrates a densely settled agricultural region, where the social fabric is anchored by local institutions like Jones Chapel, Mountain Grove Ch, and Mt Gilead Ch.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including the cemetery at Highland Memory Gardens and several schools such as Gold Sand Sch and Best Sch. The infrastructure of the era is represented by the Lookout Tower near Oswego and small crossroads like Alert and Gupton, providing a clear picture of the Piedmont region's development before modern expansion shifted these traditional patterns.