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1950 Map of Niagara

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Niagara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Fort Bragg Military Reservation dominates the southeastern portion of this Moore and Hoke County landscape, defined by a distinct Military Reservation Boundary that carves through the undulating Sand Hills. The rail-based commerce of the late 1940s is evident in the path of the Seaboard Air Line and Southern railroads, which connect small hubs like Vass, Lakeview, and the namesake Niagara.

Social and community landmarks such as McCrimmons Chapel and the Goins Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogists, while water features like Crystal Lake and the Little River reveal the natural drainage patterns of the region. The map also captures specialized transport infrastructure, including a Landing Field near the rail lines and the Manchester Road corridor. This era reflects a period when the military footprint and the railroad still dictated the growth and layout of these North Carolina communities.