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1974 Map of Northwest Goldsboro

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Northwest Goldsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Goldsboro sits at the eastern edge of this 1974 survey, which documents the rural and institutional expansion northwest into Wayne County. The Neuse River and Little River converge here, framing the industrial and agricultural landscape of Quaker Neck. Significant institutional landmarks are prominent, including the sprawling grounds of Cherry Hospital and the nearby Vocational Training Center. The map captures a mix of established crossroads like Pike Crossroads and Peacock Crossroads alongside newer residential pockets near Rosewood.

Tracing the corridor along the Southern railroad, one finds numerous country churches that anchored these communities, from Whitley Ch to Little Rock Ch. The land is defined by a dense network of swampy drainages like Buck Swamp and Mill Creek, which influenced settlement patterns and the placement of infrastructure. Industrial activity is visible in the form of multiple sand and gravel pits, while community life is represented by Rosewood High Sch and several prominent cemeteries, such as Evergreen Memorial Cem.