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1964 Map of Garner

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Garner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The town of Garner serves as the focal point of this mid-century portrait of Wake County, where suburban expansion begins to meet established agricultural and institutional landscapes. The Southern railroad corridor dictates the placement of communities like Auburn and Forest Hills, while the large North Carolina State University Central Crops Research Station indicates the region's importance to agricultural science. The landscape is defined by its waterways, including the Neuse River in the northeast and the recreational waters of Lake Benson in the southwest.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous family burial grounds and community landmarks. Researchers can locate the Hilliard Cem, Bagwell Cem, and Rand Cem, alongside several country churches like New Bethel Ch and Mt Moriah Ch. Educational roots are visible at the Garner Consolidated High Sch and Mt Auburn Sch, providing a clear look at the community infrastructure supporting the growing population of Cloverdale and Emerald Village.