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1968 Map of Raleigh

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Raleigh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Raleigh serves as the focal point of this late 1960s study, situated just south of the Bienville National Forest boundary. The landscape is a complex network of small creek drainages, including Oakohay Creek and its many tributaries like Harrison Branch and Indian Charlie Branch. Rural life in Smith County is well-documented through numerous family cemeteries and local congregations, such as Boykin Ch and Salem Ch.

Evidence of local industry and resource extraction is visible through a Bentonite Pit and scattered Oil Well sites, indicating the economic drivers of the era beyond timber and agriculture. Notable community landmarks include the Turner Chapel Sch and a Lookout Tower, while the eastern portion of the map features the Shongelo Lake recreation area, highlighting the intersection of public forest lands and local recreation.