1976 Map of Rowland

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Rowland serves as the central hub of this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, showing the town's grid and residential layout in stark contrast to the surrounding agricultural landscape. This aerial perspective, captured in early 1976, reveals the intricate drainage patterns and densely wooded creek beds that weave between expansive, irregularly shaped farm fields. Small rural communities and intersections like Alfordsville and Oakland Crossroads are visible as clusters of structures along the primary road network, providing a clear view of the rural settlement patterns in Robeson County during this era. Further north, the settlement of Purvis sits along the rail line, illustrating the historical connection between transportation corridors and local development. The orthophoto format provides a literal visual record of land use, from the precise rows of crops to the dense vegetation lining the regional waterways.