1959 Map of Garland

About this map

Clinton stands at the northern apex of this survey, serving as a hub for the agricultural and swamp-bordering communities of southern Sampson County. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major waterways, including Little Coharie Creek and Great Coharie Creek, which navigate a complex system of marshes such as Cromartie Marsh and Hog Island Swamp. This 1950s terrain shows a rural economy deeply tied to the land and rail, with the Atlantic Coast Line railroad threading through settlements like Parkersburg and Garland. Local social life is evidenced by numerous country churches such as Smith Chapel and Andrews Chapel, while industrial history is captured at Castle Mill and along the Johnson Mill Race. The inclusion of the Ingold-Taylors Bridge Sch provides a specific point of interest for those researching mid-century educational geography in the region.