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1964 Map of Lake Wheeler

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Lake Wheeler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The transition from the southern suburbs of Raleigh into the rural landscapes of St Marys Township is documented in this 1964 survey, which reveals the intensifying residential development and infrastructure of the era. The southern edge of the capital city features expanding neighborhoods like Twin Lakes Estates, Carolina Pines, and West Parkland, while the Raleigh Airport and the State School for Blind and Deaf occupy prominent positions on the outskirts. This growth contrasts with established rural landmarks such as Yates Millpond and its associated Yates Mill, alongside the massive reservoir of Lake Wheeler.

The landscape is tied together by the Norfolk Southern and Southern railroads, which pass through older crossroads such as McCullers and Banks. Family history and local heritage are preserved in numerous community hubs like Catawba Springs Ch and Providence Ch, as well as family burial grounds including Stephens Cem and Patrick Cem. This sheet captures the intersection of traditional Piedmont milling and agriculture with the burgeoning mid-century expansion of North Carolina's capital region.