1978 Map of Lillington

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The Cape Fear River bisects this late-1970s landscape, serving as the central geographic feature for the Harnett County seat. In Lillington, the presence of the Filtration Plant, Sewage Disposal Ponds, and a dedicated Boat Ramp underscores the town's mid-century utility and its relationship with the water. The Norfolk Southern railroad runs north-south through the county, passing through the community of Kipling and linking the riverside commerce of Lillington to the surrounding rural districts. To the south, Shawtown sits near Wesley Chapel, representing the small-scale residential clusters that characterize the area outside the primary town center.