1980 Map of New London

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New London and Palestine anchor this Stanly County landscape, defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Yadkin River corridor. The Tuckertown Dam and its associated powerplant at the foot of Tuckertown Reservoir mark the industrial transition into Badin Lake, where the Montgomery and Stanly county line follows the river's center. This era shows a complex transport network where the Norfolk Southern and Winston-Salem Southbound railroads intersect, facilitating local industry such as the Clay Pits south of Isenhour. Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain rises into the Uwharrie National Forest, interspersed with local landmarks like North Stanly High Sch and a collection of rural churches including Parkers Grove Ch and Bethel Ch, serving as important identifiers for family history research in this part of the Piedmont.