1969 Map of Mebane

About this map

Mebane and its immediate surroundings in Alamance and Orange Counties are defined by the convergence of the Southern railroad and the Haw River. This late-1960s landscape shows the expansion of Mebane southward from the rail line, with institutional footprints like South Mebane Sch and the Oakwood Cem well established. Further west, the Haw River settlement and Swepsonville sit along the river's path, where infrastructure such as a Filtration Plant and multiple Sewage Disposal sites indicate mid-century industrial and residential growth. Smaller communities like Hawfields and Melville remain more rural, anchored by local institutions such as Hawfields United Ch and the Phillips Chapel. The varied terrain is shaped by numerous tributaries including Back Creek and Meadow Creek, which flow toward the primary river corridor, alongside smaller impoundments like Quaker Creek Reservoir and Graham Lake.