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1973 Map of Coats

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Coats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Durham and Southern railway cuts through the heart of this Harnett County landscape, connecting rural communities like Angier and Barclaysville as they appeared in the early 1970s. The region is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Black River and Thorntons Creek, which wind through agricultural lands dotted with local landmarks. Significant cultural institutions are anchored here, most notably Campbell College in Buies Creek, providing a focal point for the surrounding settlements.

Researchers will find numerous small rural churches and burial sites such as Bethel Ch, Pleasant Plains Ch, and Lakeside Memorial Gardens scattered across the terrain. The infrastructure of the era is represented by the Harnett County Airport and a series of radio towers, while smaller industries are noted by the presence of Gravel Pits and various kennels. This map documents a transitional period in eastern North Carolina where traditional rail-aligned towns began to interface with modern aviation and expanding educational campuses.