1968 Map of Ramseur

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The Deep River winds through this Piedmont landscape, serving as the historical industrial corridor for the manufacturing towns of Ramseur, Franklinville, and Cedar Falls. This 1960s-era record documents the intersection of river power and rail transport, with the Southern RR Railroad following the river's path to serve the local textile mills. Away from the water, the terrain rises into prominent high points such as Pilot Mtn, Fox Mtn, and Iron Mtn. The rural sections are defined by a dense network of country churches and family landmarks, including Pleasant Cross Ch, Spoons Chapel, and Holly Spring Ch. Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of Old Salem Cem and smaller unnamed burial sites scattered across the ridges. The presence of a Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal facility near Franklinville indicates the mid-century infrastructure supporting these established riverside communities.