1957 Map of Niagara

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The Seaboard rail line dictates the development of Moore County in the mid-20th century, linking the northern settlement of Vass and the village of Lakeview to the commercial center of Southern Pines. The landscape is defined by the expansive Fort Bragg Military Reservation which occupies the southern half of the quadrangle, including the high ground of Railroad Ridge. This transition from civilian agricultural land to federal military grounds is punctuated by local landmarks such as Old Notre Dame Academy and Ranger Station No 2. Significant water features like Crystal Lake and Little River provided the necessary resources for early settlements. Genealogists and historians will find value in the specific locations of several rural houses of worship, including New Hope Ch, Pleasant Hill Ch, and the Goins Cem, which serve as physical markers of the community's social fabric prior to later suburban expansion.