1974 Map of Carthage

About this map

Carthage serves as the focal point of this Moore County landscape, where the town's grid meets a network of country roads leading to outlying settlements like Pleasantville and Eastwood. The 1970s terrain is defined by its social institutions, including the County Sch and several local congregations such as Bethlehem Ch, Mt Olive Ch, and St Johns Ch. To the west, the expansive Goodwin State Forest covers a large tract of woodland, while the south and east transitions into a more developed recreation-focused area. This shift is visible in the emergence of Whispering Pines, characterized by Spring Valley Lake, Thagards Lake, and multiple golf courses. For genealogists, the map identifies numerous family and community landmarks, from Priest Hill Ch to various Cemeteries scattered along the drainages of McLendons Creek and the Little River.