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1956 Map of Mount Gilead West

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mount Gilead West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Lake Pee Dee Tillery River dominates this mid-century landscape, a major reservoir created by the Norwood Dam and powered by the adjacent Hydroelectric Plant. The map illustrates the complex intersection of four counties—Stanly, Montgomery, Anson, and Richmond—along the water's course. Development is centered around the towns of Mount Gilead and Norwood, which are linked by the Norfolk Southern railroad.

Rural life is marked by a high density of community centers, including Shankel Grove Ch, Providence Ch, and Hamer Creek Ch. The presence of Brickkilns near Mount Gilead suggests local industrial activity, while the topography transitions from the waters of the Pee Dee to high points like Morgan Mtn. This survey provides a clear view of the region's transport network before major highway expansions, featuring both the Norfolk Southern and the Winston-Salem Southbound rail lines.