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1957 Map of Niagara

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Niagara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Fort Bragg Military Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century Moore County survey, with the high ground of Railroad Ridge and Sand Hill marking the transition into tactical training grounds. Further north, the influence of the Seaboard Air Line railroad is evident in the alignment of settlements including Niagara, Manly, and Vass. Local landmarks such as the Old Notre Dame Academy and Ranger Station No 2 provide specific points of interest for those tracking the institutional history of the region.

The topography is defined by the headwaters of the Little River, fed by numerous creeks like Mill Creek and James Creek. Several small lakes, including Crystal Lake and Lake Bay, highlight the localized hydrology that supported communities like Lakeview. Rural life is centered around community hubs like Pleasant Hill Ch and New Home Ch, while the Gains Cem offers a primary source for genealogical research in this pocket of the North Carolina Sandhills.