1967 Map of Knightdale

About this map

Knightdale and Wendell serve as the primary hubs in this eastern Wake County landscape, where the Norfolk Southern railway dictates the alignment of local commerce and settlement. The rural character of the mid-20th century is preserved in a network of community landmarks, from small country churches like Bethany Ch and Hephzibah Ch to local education centers such as Whitley High Sch. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Beaverdam Creek and Buffalo Creek, which feed into local water bodies including Lake Myra and Perry Pond. Cultural markers range from the curiously named Lizard Lick to the early aviation infrastructure of the Wendell-Knightdale Airport. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of traditional crossroads, such as Wake Crossroads and Malbys Crossroads, with the emerging transportation corridors of the post-war era.