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1959 Map of Roseboro

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Roseboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Little Coharie Creek and South River systems define the landscape of this 1959 survey, where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad facilitates a local economy built around small settlements and clay extraction. The town of Roseboro stands as the primary hub, supported by smaller locales such as Autryville, Hayne, and Ammon. This era reveals a reliance on local industries, evidenced by several claypits and Brickkilns near the rail lines.

Carolina bays, including Big White Bay and Bear Path Bay, dominate the topography, creating a distinct pattern of elliptical wetlands across the terrain. For the genealogist and local historian, the map identifies a dense network of rural landmarks, such as China Grove Ch, Evergreen Ch, and Dove Chapel. Educational sites like Perry High Sch and Beaver Dam Sch appear alongside numerous family and community cemeteries, providing a detailed record of the mid-century social fabric in this part of North Carolina.