1957 Map of Fayetteville

About this map

The Cape Fear River serves as the central axis of this mid-century portrait, winding through a landscape transitioning from the urban density of Fayetteville to the sprawling Fort Bragg Military Reservation. The map captures the significant military presence and its surrounding suburbs, including Spring Lake, Manchester, and Bonnie Doone. This era is marked by clear rail-oriented growth, with the Atlantic Coast Line and Norfolk Southern corridors linking riverside industrial sites and early subdivisions. Away from the river, the landscape is dotted with rural institutions like Central High Sch and Gardiner Chapel, while the Veterans Hospital and Cape Fear Valley Hospital signify the city's role as a regional healthcare hub. The map's detail extends to local landmarks such as the Slocomb Lookout Tower and smaller settlements like Lakedale and Beard.