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1957 Map of Fayetteville

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Fayetteville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Fayetteville anchors this mid-century landscape, appearing as a growing urban hub where residential expansion meets established institutional landmarks. The city's mid-century character is defined by its significant medical and educational infrastructure, including the State Teachers College, Highsmith Hospital, and the Veterans Hospital. To the northwest, the Fort Bragg Military Reservation looms over a series of smaller settlements and community nodes such as Bonnie Doone, Skibo, and Lakedale.

The map reveals a transportation network transitioning from the rail era to the motor age. While the Aberdeen and Rockfish and Atlantic Coast Line railroads continue to serve the region, the prominence of Bragg Boulevard and Murchison Road points toward increasing suburbanization. Numerous community centers are rooted in local faith and education, from Vaughn Memorial Ch to Lewis Chapel Sch, providing a detailed look at the social geography of Cumberland County before the era of major interstate construction.