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1962 Map of Salisbury

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Salisbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The rail-driven hub of Salisbury and its neighbors Spencer and East Spencer dominate this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape shaped by the Southern railroad. The intricate street grids of the city reveal major educational landmarks like Catawba College and Livingstone College, alongside the sprawling VA Hospital complex. Genealogy and local history are exceptionally well-represented here through several burial grounds, including the National Cem, Dixonville Cem, and Rowan Memorial Park Cemetery.

Northeast of the city, the Yadkin River flows into the northern reaches of High Rock Lake, where the historic Trading Ford crossing is noted. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions to the granite-rich terrain around Dunn Mtn, where numerous quarries indicate the area's significant industrial history. This sheet provides a detailed look at Rowan County before later 20th-century expansion altered the character of outlying settlements like Ellis Crossroads and South Salisbury.