1950 Map of Manchester

About this map

The Fort Bragg Military Reservation dominates the center of this landscape during the mid-century expansion of the American military infrastructure. North of the reservation boundary, the terrain is characterized by the winding path of the Little River and its various tributaries like Tank Creek and Gibsons Creek. The map documents a dense network of military facilities and civilian nodes, most notably at the junction of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and local transport routes.