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1963 Map of Drake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Drake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

North Carolina Wesleyan College sits at the southern edge of this Nash County landscape, marking a period of significant institutional growth just north of the Edgecombe County line. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Swift Creek and its many tributaries, including Black Swamp and Beaverdam Swamp, which dictate the placement of small rural communities. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad runs through the eastern corridor, serving the established settlement of Battleboro.

Local genealogy and history are well-preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions. Significant sites include Straightgate Ch, Manna Chapel, and the Hubbard Sch near Drake. The map also captures several cemeteries, such as the Rocky Mount Memorial Cem and Braswell Cem, providing a detailed record of the mid-century social landscape before later residential and commercial expansions altered these historic farm and church boundaries.