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1948 Map of Slocomb

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Slocomb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Cape Fear River carves a winding path across this landscape, defining the character of Cumberland County before modern development accelerated. In the mid-20th century, the region maintained a rural, communal structure anchored by landmarks such as Palestine Church, Zion Church, and the Cedar Falls Church near the Norfolk Southern rail line. The presence of the Long Hill School and several scattered cemeteries suggests a population organized around small crossroads and family landholdings.

Transportation networks are central to the area's layout, with the Little River meeting the Cape Fear while railroads like the Seaboard Coast Line provided essential connections to larger markets. Small named settlements such as Slocomb, Linden, and Carlos appear as quiet clusters of activity. This 1948 survey, updated with 1980 photogrammetric data, captures the shift from a river-and-rail dependent economy toward the suburban expansion seen in later decades.