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1963 Map of Troy

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Troy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The settlement of Troy sits along the St Louis - San Francisco railroad, serving as a central hub for the extractive industries and rural lands of Johnston County. This 1963 survey, updated with 1976 aerial data, reveals a landscape shaped by both water and mineral wealth. Numerous industrial markings, including several Quarries and Gravel Pits, follow the drainage of Mill Creek and Rock Creek, while a Tailings pile near the railroad tracks indicates active processing of the local limestone or gravel resources.

Away from the rail line, the topography is defined by the winding paths of Bee Branch, Sycamore Creek, and Sand Creek. Genealogists and local historians can locate the community Cem near the town center and trace the boundaries of the Gibbs, Ratliff, and Garner districts. The map also records smaller landmarks like a remote Drill Hole and a Ford crossing, which underscore the era's reliance on localized infrastructure for movement and exploration.