1949 Map of Millstone Lake

About this map

Sandhills Game Lands dominates the landscape of this Richmond County region, reflecting a mid-century period of conservation and resource management. The map reveals a community structured around rural institutions, with multiple country churches such as Sandy Level Ch and McLean Ch serving the area. The northern section is marked by the Norfolk Southern rail line, while the southern reaches feature the specialized McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery. Significant water features like Millstone Lake and Ledbetter Lake are fed by a complex drainage network including Mountain Creek and Hitchcock Creek. This 1949 survey, with revisions noted through the early 1980s, preserves the locations of local landmarks such as Lincoln Sch and family burial sites like Watson Cem, providing a detailed look at the interface between the natural Carolina sandhills and established rural settlements.