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1970 Map of Rocky Point

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Rocky Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Northeast Cape Fear River dominates the southern reaches of this 1970 orthophotomap, where the Pender Co New Hanover Co line meets the water. This unique hybrid map, created from 1969 aerial photography, provides a literal view of the dense North Carolina coastal plain vegetation and agricultural clearings surrounding Rocky Point. The transportation network of the era is clearly defined by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and a small Landing Strip nestled between the creeks.

Local landmarks and community hubs are scattered throughout the wooded terrain, including several rural congregations such as St Matthews Ch, Mt Moriah Ch, and Antioch Ch. Small settlements like Little Kelly, Ashton, and Highsmith dot the landscape north of the river. Genealogists can locate family-named features like Rileys Creek Cem and educational sites like Pender Academy, offering a detailed look at the social fabric of Pender County during the early 1970s.