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1974 Map of Maxton

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Maxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts a sharp diagonal through this mid-1970s landscape, connecting the town of Maxton with the small community of Alma and the banks of the Lumber River. The river corridor itself is a complex network of wetlands and tributaries, including Gum Swamp and Back Swamp, which dominate the eastern half of the quadrangle. This area preserves a high density of rural religious and educational landmarks, from the Carolina Military Academy in town to outlying congregations like St Pauls Ch, Antioch Mission, and Amos Chapel.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous burial sites and small settlements, such as Raemon and Seven Bridges, that dot the transition from developed town lots to the drainage basins of Shoe Heel Creek. The map also captures an Old Railroad Grade and several industrial Sandpit sites, reflecting the historical interplay between the region's natural resources and its transportation infrastructure.