1977 Map of Broadway

About this map

Broadway and the surrounding borderlands of Lee and Harnett Counties are defined by the winding course of the Upper Little River and its tributaries. This late-1970s landscape shows the transition from rural agricultural land to early suburban developments, most notably at the Carolina Trace Country Club near Trace Lake. The infrastructure of a previous era remains visible through the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the terrain, passing through small communities like Seminole and Ryes. Local genealogy is well-represented by a high density of country churches and family-named landmarks, such as Morris Chapel, Poplar Springs Ch, and Love Grove Ch. Notable land use includes a Fish Hatchery near Poplar Springs, illustrating the varied economic activities ranging from recreation and development to conservation and transit along the Lee County line.