1972 Map of Rowland

Rural life is mapped through a high concentration of country churches and family-named cemeteries, such as Mt Pelier Ch, Shiloh Ch, and the Baker Cem. Small settlements like Alfordsville and Purvis sit along the rail lines and primary roads, while two distinct landing strips suggest the importance of aerial access to these outlying fields and farms. The survey also captures the precise intersection of the North Carolina and South Carolina state line, cutting through forests and swamps near Oakland Crossroads.