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1974 Map of Northwest Goldsboro

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Northwest Goldsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The confluence of the Neuse River and the Little River defines the landscape of western Goldsboro, where the industrial and institutional character of the 1970s is on full display. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling grounds of Cherry Hospital and the O'Berry Training Sch, situated near the bends of the Neuse. Further west, Quaker Neck Lake and its associated Powerplant mark the river’s utility for regional energy production.

Rural crossroads such as Pike Crossroads and Peacock Crossroads anchor the northern reaches, while the village of Rosewood sits centrally along the Southern railway line. Genealogists will find a dense concentration of local houses of worship, including Spring Hill Ch, Pleasant Hill Ch, and Antioch Ch. The map also documents the transition from agriculture to industry, evidenced by numerous sandpits and gravel pits alongside newer developments like Evergreen Memorial Cem.