1976 Map of Parkton

About this map

Parkton serves as a primary settlement point in this mid-1970s orthophotograph, showcasing the agricultural and wooded landscape of Robeson County. The imagery, captured in early 1976, reveals the intricate patterns of field boundaries and drainage across the coastal plain. To the west, the town of Lumber Bridge sits amidst a network of rural roads and clearing, while Rockfish anchors the northern portion of the quadrangle. This specialized photo-map provides a literal view of land use during the era, highlighting the transition between dense timber stands and cultivated acreage that defined the local economy and settlement patterns before modern suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can use these clear aerial views to identify specific farmsteads and the exact footprint of rural communities in the Bicentennial year.