1976 Map of Wagram

About this map

Agricultural patterns and woodland tracts define the landscape of Scotland County in the mid-1970s, as seen in this aerial-based study produced by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Soil Conservation Service. The map centers on the small rail-aligned settlement of Bowmore, situated amidst a patchwork of large fields and dark timber stands. To the southwest, the town of Wagram serves as a primary hub for this rural community, connected to the nearby cluster at Hickory Grove. The imagery reveals the distinct textures of the North Carolina Coastal Plain, where drainage patterns and field boundaries reflect generations of land use. This orthophotoquad provides researchers with a precise visual record of property lines and rural infrastructure before the expansion of modern development transformed the regional footprint.