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1956 Map of Lilesville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lilesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Lilesville serves as the primary hub in this mid-1950s landscape, positioned along the busy Seaboard Air Line corridor. The geography is characterized by the significant water resources of the Pee Dee River and Blewett Falls Lake, where a prominent Powerhouse and Spillway manage the river's flow near Big Island. Away from the water, the topography is heavily marked by industrial activity, particularly the extensive Strip Mine and other Mine operations located near Gum Springs Ch.

For family historians, the map is remarkably dense with community landmarks, including several schools like Henry Grove Sch and Parson Grove Sch. The rural social fabric is further evidenced by a high concentration of country churches, such as Forestville Zion Ch, Centenary Ch, and Elizabeth Ch, scattered throughout the Morven and Lilesville townships. A notable Landing Strip near the center of the sheet reflects the evolving transportation needs of the era beyond the traditional rail network.