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1971 Map of Kings Creek

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Kings Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Industrial and rural landscapes converge along the Broad River in this early 1970s survey. The southwestern corner is dominated by the Ninetynine Island Dam and its associated Powerplant, marking a significant point of energy production for the region. To the northeast, the terrain shifts into the preserved forest lands of Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park, highlighting the intersection of historical preservation and public recreation.

Settlement patterns follow the Southern railroad line, which connects the community of Kings Creek to the surrounding hillsides. Numerous Claypits scattered across the quadrangle suggest a local extraction industry, likely tied to regional brick or pottery manufacturing. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous rural congregations and burial sites, including Oak Grove Ch, Smyrna Ch, and the Mountain View Ch Cem near the eastern boundary.