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1970 Map of Castle Hayne

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Castle Hayne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Northeast Cape Fear River meanders through a landscape of tidal flats and winding creeks just north of Wilmington in this 1970 orthophotomap. This specialized series combines traditional topographic contours with aerial photography, providing a clear view of the mid-century industrial and institutional footprint on the land. Significant infrastructure includes the New Hanover County Airport and the nearby State Correctional Unit, alongside essential services like the Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal area.

Smaller settlements such as Castle Hayne, Wrightsboro, and Brandon are anchored by local landmarks like the Wrightsboro Sch and several churches, including St Stanislaus Ch and St James Ch. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad and a network of roads like Rock Hill Road connect these communities. Waterways remain central to the region's geography, with Cowfen Landing and Eagle Island defining the riverine character of the Pender and New Hanover county borders.