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1974 Map of Sanford

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Sanford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The railroad junction at Sanford serves as a major logistical hub for Lee County, where the Southern and Atlantic and Western lines intersect. This era of development is characterized by the expansion of Jonesboro Heights and the growth of educational infrastructure like the Central Carolina Technical Institute. To the south, the landscape transitions into smaller settlements and agricultural tracts, notably around Tramway and Lemon Springs, where the Seaboard Coast Line runs parallel to the headwaters of the Upper Little River.

Local history is preserved in the placement of the Buffalo Cem and numerous country churches, including St Lukes Ch and Shallow Well Ch. Industrial activity is evident at the Sanford-Lee County Brick Airfield, pointing to the region's long-standing connection to the brickmaking industry. The map captures the balance between urban growth in Sanford and the preservation of rural landmarks along watercourses like Big Buffalo Creek and Mulatto Branch.