2013 Map of Lillington

About this map

The Cape Fear River serves as the central artery for this section of Harnett County, shaping the development of the county seat at Lillington. In the early 21st century, the landscape reflects a transition from its rural origins to more structured residential growth, seen in the grid of the town center and the sprawling networks of roads like Christian Light Rd and Kipling Rd. Local history is preserved in the names of outlying settlements like Kipling and Shawtown, as well as the unincorporated area of Cape Fear. The map details the numerous watercourses that drain toward the main river, including Neills Cr, Poorhouse Cr, and Indian Br, which define the topography between the upland ridges and the river basin. Family-named landmarks and rural routes, such as Samuel McKoy Ln and Cemetery Rd, offer specific points of interest for genealogical research and local land-use studies.