1970 Map of Moncure

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Deep River and the Haw River converge to form the Cape Fear River at the heart of this North Carolina survey, marking a significant hydrologic and industrial junction near the Chatham and Lee county line. The settlement of Moncure serves as a local hub, flanked by the older community of Haywood and the industrial activity of the Brickhaven area. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of rail infrastructure, including the Seaboard Coast Line and Norfolk Southern, which supported the region's transport and utility needs, such as the Powerplant and Substation near McKay Island. Genealogists will find a wealth of named local landmarks, including several rural congregations like Rose Hill Ch, Zion Ch, and Lee Chapel, alongside the Ward Memorial Sch. The presence of an old Copper Mine near the Gibbons family area points to the diverse industrial history of the Cape Fear headwaters during the mid-to-late 20th century.