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1964 Map of Weldon

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Weldon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Weldon serves as a central hub for this rural portion of the county in the mid-1960s, featuring the Weldon PO and a concentration of homes at the intersection of local roads. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Kellisons Creek and Cedar Creek, with several small settlements such as Hazel Chapel and Sorghumville providing community anchors. To the southwest, the expansive Eastham State Prison Farm occupies a significant portion of the terrain along the banks of Negro Creek.

Tracing the historical infrastructure reveals an Old RR Grade cutting through the southern landscape, marking the path of a former rail line that once served the local timber or agricultural economy. Small country churches and burial grounds, including Antioch Ch, Salem Cem, and Antioch Cem, are scattered across the quadrangle, offering essential locations for genealogical research and community history. The presence of a Quarry and numerous named water features like Wright Creek and Gardner Creek further illustrate the area's physical development during this era.