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1981 Map of Stovall

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Stovall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

John Penns Grave marks a significant historical waypoint in this Granville County landscape, situated amidst the rolling terrain between Stovall and Bullock. The Southern railroad serves as the primary north-south spine for the region, connecting the small communities of Gela, Lewis, and Dexter. These rural settlements are defined by their social centers, including Zion Chapel, Davis Chapel, and the Stovall Sch.

The northern reaches of the map are dominated by water management and reservoirs, including the finger-like inlets of the John H Kerr Reservoir and the Island Creek Reservoir on the eastern boundary. This 1981 survey documents the area's transition into a more modern rural layout, with the Oxford Monastery and a Radio Tower appearing alongside traditional landmarks like Buckhorn Springs. The drainage of Grassy Creek and Gills Creek continues to shape the agricultural and residential patterns of the county.