1976 Map of Clifdale

About this map

Clifdale and the surrounding Cumberland County landscape are shown in this 1976 orthophotomap, which utilizes aerial photography to provide a clear view of land use and development during the mid-1970s. The imagery reveals a complex pattern of cleared agricultural fields interspersed with dense woodland, illustrating the rural character of the region before significant suburban expansion. Transport routes such as Route 401 cut across the terrain, serving as primary arteries connecting these small settlements. The elevation and topographic relief of the area are highlighted by features like Caisson Hill, providing a look at the natural geography that shaped local land ownership and road placement. This photographic record, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, serves as an essential tool for understanding the environmental and agricultural state of the North Carolina interior during this period.