1942 Map of Troy

About this map

The Norfolk Southern and Southern railroads define the mid-century transit corridors through this part of the North Carolina Sandhills and Uwharrie region. Centered on the town of Troy, this terrain is characterized by a dense network of small agricultural and industrial settlements such as Star, Biscoe, and Candor. The map illustrates the upland drainage patterns feeding the Peedee River in the southwest and the Deep River in the northeast, reflecting a landscape before the extensive development of modern interstate highways. Researchers will find significant local landmarks like the Morrison Training School near Hoffman and the scattered crossroads of Jackson Springs, Eagle Springs, and Hemp. The elevation contours and named peaks like Flint Hill and Dark Mt emphasize the varied topography that shaped the early 20th-century road and rail networks connecting these Piedmont communities.