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1972 Map of Raeford

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Raeford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Raeford serves as the primary hub of this landscape, its urban grid defined by the Aberdeen and Rockfish RR and a cluster of civic institutions including the Courthouse, Town Hall, and several educational sites like County High Sch. The surrounding Hoke County terrain is characterized by an intricate drainage system of swamps and creeks, most notably the winding Big Marsh Swamp and Rockfish Creek.

Smaller settlements and rural communities such as Dundarrach, Antioch, and Silver City are scattered throughout the quadrangle, often anchored by local houses of worship like Rockfish Grove Ch and Leach Spring Ch. Cultural landmarks like the Highland Biblical Gardens and the Radio Tower (WSHB) provide specific points of interest for local historians, while industrial features such as Industries Waste Ponds and a Landing Strip reflect the mid-century infrastructure and land use patterns of the region.