1957 Map of Niagara

About this map

Fort Bragg Military Reservation dominates the southern portion of this landscape, its boundary cutting through the sandhills and pine forests of Moore and Hoke Counties. The Seaboard rail line serves as the primary spine of settlement, connecting the towns of Vass, Lakeview, Niagara, and Manly before reaching Southern Pines in the southwest. This mid-century survey captures the region's character as a crossroads of military activity, transportation, and education, most notably seen at the Old Notre Dame Academy and Ranger Station No 2. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks like Pleasant Hill Ch, New Home Ch, and the Goins Cem located near James Creek. Significant water features including Crystal Lake, Griffin Lake, and the winding Little River highlight the drainage patterns that shaped early agriculture and land use before suburban expansion reached further into the hills.