1967 Map of Rolesville

About this map

Rolesville and the eastern edge of Wake Forest anchor this mid-century survey of the Piedmont landscape in Wake and Franklin Counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Smith Creek, Harris Creek, and the Little River, which supported historical infrastructure like the Mitchell Millpond. The movement of people and goods is visible through the active Seaboard Coast Line railroad in the northwest and a prominent Old Railroad Grade further south, indicating a shifting transportation network. Rural life centers on numerous crossroads settlements and spiritual hubs such as Oak Grove Ch, Corinth United Ch, and Beulah Ch. The presence of the Filtration Plant at the Wake Forest Reservoir and the Quarry near Lassiter points to the area's utility and industry during the late 1960s.