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2010 Map of Spies

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Spies
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

West Philadelphia and the crossroads at Spies anchor this rural landscape in northern Moore County during the early 21st century. The map reveals a deeply etched drainage system defined by the winding courses of Bear Creek and Wolf Creek, which draw numerous smaller tributaries like Williams Creek and Rita Branch across the terrain. A network of rural farm roads, such as Hogan Farm Rd and Atkinson Farm Rd, connects scattered homesteads and small-scale agricultural tracts that have defined this region for generations.

Local history is preserved in landmarks like the Shamburger Cemetery and the remains of water-management infrastructure at Hussey Dam. The settlement at Dover serves as another focal point for researchers tracing the family-named landmarks and old roadbeds that crisscross the countryside. The presence of roads like Mount Zions Church Rd and Dover Church Rd suggests the historical importance of local congregations as community anchors amidst the creeks and branches.