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1969 Map of Midway

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Midway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The border of Forsyth Co and Davidson Co defines the northern reaches of this map, where the rural character of central North Carolina meets the developing corridors of the 1960s. The Winston-Salem Southbound railroad cuts through the landscape, anchoring the settlement of Midway, which serves as a central hub for the surrounding community. Numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as Bethlehem Ch, Hebron Ch, and Saints Delite Ch, dot the hillsides, reflecting the long-established social fabric of the Piedmont.

Water is a defining geographic element, dominated by the sprawling Tom-A-Lex Lake in the southern half. Fed by tributaries like Buck Branch and Leonard Creek, this reservoir stands in contrast to the smaller streams like Fryes Creek and Reedy Creek that drain the northern woodlots. Educational and community infrastructure is represented by the North Davidson High Sch and several family-named landmarks, such as Brooks Temple and the community of Gum Tree.