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1948 Map of Nicholson Creek

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Nicholson Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Fort Bragg Military Reservation dominates the northern half of this landscape, its boundary neatly bisecting the terrain between the military installation and the rural Hoke County countryside. The area is defined by a dense network of black-water streams and branches, including Nicholson Creek, Juniper Creek, and Puppy Creek, which drain the low rises of Gaddys Mountain and Blues Mountain. The presence of Mott Lake and McKethan Pond highlights the importance of water management for both tactical and local agricultural use during this era.

South of the military line, the map reveals a transition to civil life centered around rural infrastructure. Landmarks such as Campbells Crossroad and Wayside mark early transportation hubs, while the Raeford Municipal Airport and a separate Landing Field indicate the growing role of aviation in the mid-century. Cultural anchors like East Freedom Church and Johnsons Mill provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family history along the banks of Rockfish Creek.