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1954 Map of Acme

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Acme
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Moores Creek National Park and the serpentine Black River anchor this mid-century view of the coastal lowlands northwest of Wilmington. The landscape is defined by the shifting boundaries of the Cape Fear River and a dense network of river landings, including Roan Landing and Caintuck Landing, which once served as vital links for timber and local transport before modern highways fully bypassed the water.

The settlement pattern reflects established rural communities across Pender, Columbus, and Brunswick counties, connected by the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads. Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks, from the Malpass Cem to the Skipper Cem, alongside local institutions like Lincoln High Sch and Farmers Chapel. Industrial activity is evident at the Filtration Plant near Riegelwood, while the interior remains a mosaic of swamps and savannas, including the notable Buckhorn Savanna.