1957 Map of Fayetteville

About this map

Fayetteville State University and the Fort Bragg Military Reservation anchor this mid-century look at the regional hub of Fayetteville. The map captures a period of significant postwar expansion, evidenced by the dense cluster of hospitals, schools, and institutional landmarks like the Newbold Training Sch and Highsmith Hospital. Transportation networks are dominated by the Aberdeen and Rockfish and Cape Fear Railways, which helped facilitate the movement of people and materials between the military installations and the city center.