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1974 Map of Putnam

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Putnam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Deep River meanders across the northern portion of this Moore County landscape, serving as a primary geographical anchor for the communities of Glendon and Putnam. The river’s winding course is mirrored by the Norfolk Southern railroad, which cuts through the terrain to support local commerce and transit. This mid-1970s survey illustrates a rural social fabric defined by its small settlements and religious centers, such as Fair Promise Ch and Reives Chapel.

A network of waterways, including McLendons Creek and Richland Creek, creates a dissected topography that historically influenced farm placement and road development. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of several country churches and the Prosperity Ch Cem, alongside smaller settlements like Parkwood. The map provides a clear record of the intersection between the natural drainage patterns of Tysors Creek and the human-made infrastructure of the late twentieth century.