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1964 Map of Angier

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Angier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Angier anchors the southern portion of this landscape at the junction of Harnett, Wake, and Johnston counties during the mid-1960s. The town's grid and industrial footprint are defined by the Norfolk Southern railroad line, which cuts northwest through Kennebec toward Willow Springs. This era shows a rural network heavily reliant on local landmarks, with numerous community centers like Mt Pleasant and Ogburn Crossroads serving as hubs for the surrounding farmsteads.

Waterways like Panther Branch, Black Creek, and Middle Creek thread through the region, feeding into local landmarks such as Panther Lake and Partins Pond. The map reveals a dense distribution of small country churches and family cemeteries, including Wooten Chapel, Sandy Grove Ch, and Fellowship Ch. These features, along with the distinct fence and field lines noted by the Geological Survey, offer a detailed view of the agricultural patterns and land use in this part of the North Carolina coastal plain.