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1977 Map of Lake Michie

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Lake Michie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Lake Michie dominates this landscape along the Flat River, serving as a central geographic feature in the late 1970s. The surrounding terrain is a mix of small settlements and institutional land use, with the community of Bahama situated near the western shores and Butner to the southeast. The area around Butner is particularly developed, featuring the State Hospital, a Filtration Plant, and an Armory served by the Southern railroad line.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including the Carrington Cem, Mt Tabor Ch, and Ellis Chapel. The presence of the Federal Center for Correctional Research and the Dillon Sch indicates the varied social and civic infrastructure of this portion of Durham and Granville Counties. Recreational spots like the Holly Grove Campground and Camp Murdock highlight the lake's role in local life, while the Norfolk And Western tracks near Willardville mark the region's historical transit corridors.