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1993 Map of New London

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of New London
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Albemarle and New London anchor this landscape during a period of infrastructure expansion in Stanly County. The Yadkin River system, dominated by the Tuckertown Reservoir and Badin Lake, defines the eastern boundary, where the Tuckertown Dam and Powerplant manage the water's flow. Urban growth is visible through revisions in purple, showing development extending from the city center toward the Stanly County Airport.

Rural life is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, including Parker Memorial Ch Cem and Mtn View Creek Cem Ch. The rugged woodlands of the Uwharrie National Forest stand in contrast to the industrial and residential pockets near Whitney and Halls Ferry Jct. Researchers can trace the complex network of local creeks like Riles Creek and Curl Tail Creek that feed into the reservoirs, illustrating the area's transition from a river-based economy to a modern utility and transport hub.