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1962 Map of Rose Hill

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Rose Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Warsaw and Magnolia anchor the northern landscape of this Duplin County survey, where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad dictates the orientation of local commerce. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways such as Stewarts Creek, Millers Creek, and Rockfish Creek, which supported early mill sites like Carlton Mill Run. A notable concentration of social and spiritual hubs exists throughout the rural sections, including Johnsons Chapel, Wilson Chapel, and Rainbow Chapel.

Evidence of mid-century community life is visible in the presence of the Rose Hill Speedway and a Drive-in Theater near Rose Hill. The map also captures several "elliptical bays," distinct geological depressions indicated by dashed blue lines, particularly around Harrells Bay. These features, alongside family-named landmarks like Taylors Bridge and Merritt Cem, provide a detailed look at the settlement patterns before the extensive modern development of the Interstate 40 corridor.