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1956 Map of Mangum

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mangum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Pee Dee River and the Little River converge in this mid-century landscape, defining the boundary between Anson and Richmond Counties. This survey captures a rural network of river-oriented infrastructure, most notably the locations of the Old Stanback Ferry and Old Smith Ferry, along with the Old Ferry Road that connected these vital crossings. The southeastern corner is dominated by the waters of Blewett Falls Lake, where the Grassy Islands and Naked Cr break the shoreline near Petty Gulf.

Settlement is sparse and centered on small communities like Mangum and Ingram, which is served by the Ingram Sch. The cultural life of these communities is evident in the numerous country churches scattered across the terrain, including Mt Zion Ch, Savannah Ch, and Rocky Mt Ch near Ingram Mountain. The landscape is a mix of creek-fed bottoms and ridges like Pea Ridge, largely shaped by the winding courses of Savannah Creek and Buffalo Creek.