1969 Map of Lamar

About this map

Lamar stands as the central hub of this coastal plain landscape, where the town's grid is surrounded by a network of rural crossroads and family-named landmarks. The convergence of numerous named crossings, such as Whites Crossroads and Carters Crossroads, indicates a long-standing pattern of community nodes centered around transportation and agriculture. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Sparrow Swamp and its tributaries, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure like the Old Millpond Railroad Grade and the Andrews Millpond.