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1981 Map of Oxford

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Oxford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The county seat of Oxford serves as the hub of this Granville County landscape, where the confluence of the Southern and Seaboard Coast Line railroads historically shaped the town's development. By the early 1980s, the community's infrastructure was well-established, featuring institutions such as the Granville Hospital and several educational landmarks including Webb High Sch, West Oxford Sch, and Mary Potter Sch. The surrounding countryside is dotted with long-standing congregations, from Hatcher Grove Ch in the north to Knotts Grove Ch and Shady Grove Ch toward the south.

Waterways like Fishing Creek and Jordan Creek wind through the terrain, defining the rural character beyond the municipal limits. This survey captures a mix of civic growth and agricultural research, noted by the presence of an Experimental Station and the Henderson-Oxford Airport near the Granville Co Vance Co line. The map provides a detailed view of local memorial sites, including Plummer Cheatham Memorial Park and Meadowview Mem Park, reflecting the town's social and community history.