1964 Map of Pinnacle

About this map

Pilot Mountain and the surrounding terrain of the Pilot Mountain State Park dominate this mid-1960s landscape, where the Southern railroad line cuts a direct path through the Piedmont towards the Yadkin River. The village of Pinnacle serves as a local hub, featuring the Pinnacle Sch and nearby Mt Moriah Ch. To the southeast, the terrain transitions into the winding drainage basins of the Little Yadkin River and Crooked Run, where rural life is anchored by family-named landmarks such as the Wall Cem and Gilliam Cem. The presence of several churches, including Friends Union Ch and Mount Pleasant Ch, alongside various small cemeteries, reflects a deeply rooted community structure. This survey documents the area just as aerial updates began to track changes in the local infrastructure, including the emergence of the Pilot Knob Golf Club and industrial additions like a Substation.