1980s Maps of Robeson County, North Carolina

1. 1981 Map of Mc Donald, 1985 Print

   

   1981 Mc Donald

   1985 Print · USGS

   The rural Robeson County lowlands are captured here in the early eighties as a complex patchwork of farmland and wetlands. Researchers can trace the layout of Mc Donald, Elrod, and the drainage patterns of Ashpole Swamp and the Lumber River.

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4. 1982 Map of Elizabethtown, 1983 Print

   

   1982 Elizabethtown

   1983 Print · USGS

   Southeastern North Carolina's coastal plain is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by the Cape Fear River and mysterious Carolina Bays. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail network of the Seaboard Coast Line through rural communities like Autryville, Ivanhoe, and the recreational hub of White Lake.

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7. 1983 Map of Laurinburg, 1984 Print

   

   1983 Laurinburg

   1984 Print · USGS

   The Carolina borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by the Sandhills Game Land and major river systems. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad through Hamlet or locate St Andrews College and Cheraw State Park.

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10. 1983 Map of Florence, 1985 Print

    

    1983 Florence

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Pee Dee region in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by river commerce and rail expansion. Researchers can trace historic river crossings at Galivants Ferry or locate vanished rail stops like Willow Creek Siding and Blue Brick.

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13. 1986 Map of Whiteville

    

    1986 Whiteville

    1986 Print · USGS

    Southeastern North Carolina and the South Carolina borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s as a landscape of vast swamps and rail towns. Researchers can trace historic rail routes through Chadbourn, locate the namesake Lake Waccamaw, and explore family-named sites like Peacocks.

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16. 1986 Map of Tar Heel, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Tar Heel

    1987 Print · USGS

    The riverfront at Tar Heel Landing and the wetlands of the Carolina bays define this coastal plain landscape in the mid-1980s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and community hubs like Old Pait Cem, Beth Car Ch, and Mayville Crossing.

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19. 1986 Map of Evergreen, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Evergreen

    1987 Print · USGS

    Coastal plain wetlands and small rail-side communities define this mid-1980s survey of the Columbus County border. Researchers can trace family roots at Mt Elam Ch or locate the old Seaboard Coast Line tracks near Boardman and Evergreen.

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22. 1986 Map of Hope Mills, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Hope Mills

    1987 Print · USGS

    Cumberland County saw significant suburban and industrial transition in the mid-eighties as modern infrastructure met older rural foundations. You can trace family roots at Adcox Cem, locate the former Old Railroad Grade, or study community hubs like Hope Mills Lake and Stony Point Ch.

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25. 1986 Map of Bladenboro, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Bladenboro

    1987 Print · USGS

    Bladenboro and the surrounding swamps of southeastern North Carolina appear here during the mid-eighties as a landscape of rural congregations and family millponds. Researchers can trace local roots at Hickory Grove Church, Singletary Cemetery, and the old mills at Bridger Millpond.

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28. 1986 Map of Southeast Lumberton, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Southeast Lumberton

    1987 Print · USGS

    Southeast of Lumberton in the mid-1980s, the landscape is a complex puzzle of river bluffs and mysterious Carolina bays. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural communities around Smyrna Ch, Long Branch Sch, and the landings along the Lumber River.

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31. 1986 Map of Northeast Lumberton, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Northeast Lumberton

    1987 Print · USGS

    Robeson County in the mid-1980s shows the expanding footprint of Lumberton alongside its rural roots and Carolina Bay topography. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at Thomas Cem and Barkers Ch or explore the area around Robeson Tech Inst.

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34. 1986 Map of Duart, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Duart

    1987 Print · USGS

    Coastal plain settlements near the Cape Fear River are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of managed waterways and rural crossroads. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Millars Chapel, the William O Huske Lock and Dam No 3, and family burial grounds such as Wills Creek Cem.

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37. 1986 Map of Chadbourn NE, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Chadbourn NE

    1987 Print · USGS

    Coastal Plain wetlands and rural crossroads define this corner of Columbus County in the late eighties. Genealogists can trace family lines through numerous sites like Benevolent Cem and Lennons Crossroads, or locate Atkinson Temple and Horsepen Landing.

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40. 1986 Map of Saint Pauls, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Saint Pauls

    1987 Print · USGS

    Robeson and Cumberland counties meet in this mid-eighties survey during a time of steady rural development and rail transit. Researchers can find numerous family landmarks and churches, from McMillan Cem and Fisher Cem to Solid Rock Ch and the settlement at Tobermory.

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