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1948 Map of Mc Cain

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mc Cain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Fort Bragg Military Reservation dominates the northern and eastern portions of this landscape, its boundary cutting through the heart of the Sandhills region. The Aberdeen and Rockfish railroad serves as the primary corridor for settlement, linking the villages of Ashley Heights, Ashmont, and McCain. This rail-dependent development pattern is further evidenced by Pooles Siding and the station at Montrose, which together formed a network of small hubs before the expansion of modern highways.

South of the military boundary, the terrain is defined by the headwaters of Rockfish Creek and its many tributaries, including Piney Bottom Creek and Calf Branch. Cultural landmarks such as Sandy Grove Ch and a local Cem near Montrose provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in Hoke and Moore counties. The map also identifies local geography like Sandstone Hill and McKiethan Pond, reflecting the distinct topography of this coastal plain transition zone.