1976 Map of Mangum

About this map

Blewett Falls Lake and the Little Pee Dee River dominate this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, providing a literal photographic record of the North Carolina landscape as it appeared during a time of significant agricultural and forest management. This aerial perspective, prepared by the United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey, reveals the intricate patterns of timber harvesting and farming that surrounded the small communities of Mangum and Ingram. The map captures the interaction between the dense woodlands and the expansive reservoir, reflecting the regional importance of the river system for power and irrigation. This photographic layer offers a clear view of the rural road network and parcel clearings, serving as a primary source for understanding the physical state of the Richmond and Anson county area before subsequent decades of development.