1955 Map of Atkinson

About this map

Penderlea stands as a focal point in this mid-century portrait of southeastern North Carolina, situated near the confluence of Sampson and Duplin counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Black River and numerous tributaries like Moores Creek and Doctors Creek, which shaped the early agricultural and timber economy of the region. The map captures the social fabric of the era through a dense network of country churches and community anchors, including Peters Tabernacle, Wells Chapel, and Antioch Ch.