1949 Map of Silver Hill

About this map

Sandhills Game Land dominates the northern and western reaches of this Scotland County landscape, where the sandy terrain transitions into the well-watered agricultural lands surrounding Wagram. Originally mapped in the late 1940s, this survey documents a rural society structured around local gathering places like the Nashville Sch and Shaw School, alongside numerous community churches including St Peters Ch and Naomi Ch. The local economy of the mid-20th century is evident in the presence of the Monroe Mill Pond and the operations of the Laurinburg and Southern railroad line. Family history and local heritage are well-preserved through numerous burial grounds such as Oak Hill Cem and McNeill Cem. Waterways like Drowning Creek and Shoe Heel Creek define the drainage patterns of the region, influenced by the distinct topography of the North Carolina Sandhills.