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1967 Map of Knightdale

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Knightdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Knightdale and Wendell serve as the primary anchors for this eastern Wake County landscape during the late 1960s. The region is defined by a dense network of country crossroads and small settlements, including the curiously named Lizard Lick and rural hubs like Eagle Rock and Wake Crossroads. Transport and industry are marked by the presence of the Southern and Norfolk Southern railroads, which parallel the growth of these towns.

The map reveals a transition toward mid-century infrastructure, evidenced by the Wendell-Knightdale Airport and the Vaiden Whitley High Sch. Away from the rail lines, the landscape is dotted with local landmarks such as Hephzibah Ch, Bethany Ch, and Jones Chapel, alongside several family and community cemeteries. Water features like Lake Myra, Robertsons Pond, and the winding Buffalo Creek illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped local land use and property boundaries in this part of North Carolina.