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1962 Map of Raiford

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Raiford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The North Canadian River defines the northern edge of this McIntosh County landscape in the early 1960s, just as the Eufaula Reservoir was beginning to reshape the drainage basins. The small community of Raiford sits in the southern portion of the map, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural area. Local history is anchored at the Lenna Sch Cem, which marks a significant site for genealogists tracking family roots in this region.

Industrial activity is noted by a Gas Well and a Gravel Pit, while the terrain is divided into named regions like Ryals, Simpson, and Burton. A dense network of tributaries including Piney Creek, Gar Creek, and Flat Rock Creek flow toward the river, illustrating the complex hydrology of the area before extensive inundation. The map provides a look at the land ownership and agricultural patterns through surveyed boundaries like Mc Daniels.