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1963 Map of Troy

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Troy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Industrial extraction and rural homesteads define this 1963 landscape in Johnston County. The small settlement of Troy serves as the central hub, situated along the St Louis - San Francisco railroad line. The map reveals a high concentration of resource harvesting, with numerous Quarry and Gravel Pits sites scattered throughout the terrain, particularly near Rock Creek and Mill Creek. A local Cem indicates a legacy of settlement near the rail line, while a Landing Strip and a remote Drill Hole suggest the varied economic activities of the early 1960s.

The topography is marked by named areas such as Gibbs, Garner, and Ratliff, likely representing family holdings or local land divisions. The drainage network is complex, with Bee Branch, Sycamore Creek, and Courtney Creek carving through the wooded hills. This survey captures a moment when the regional economy was heavily reliant on the interplay between traditional agriculture and the growing gravel and stone industry.