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1971 Map of Oakboro

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Oakboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Oakboro serves as the central hub of this 1970s survey, situated along the Norfolk Southern railway line at a time when the town's footprint was defined by its proximity to the tracks and the surrounding agricultural landscape. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of the Rocky River, which marks the boundary between Stanly and Union Counties, and the convergence of several smaller waterways including Big Bear Creek and Richardson Creek.

Rural community life is anchored by a network of family and community landmarks such as Big Lick and New Salem. Numerous small congregations and burial grounds, including Hatley Grove Ch and Mineral Springs Cem, dot the landscape, offering a granular look at the region's social geography. Industrial activity is represented by a Quarry near the eastern edge, while the expansion of infrastructure is visible through a designated Sewage Disposal site and a large Pipeline corridor cutting through the southern hills.