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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 and Little River converge in this transition zone north of Fayetteville, where the coastal plain begins its ascent. This landscape is defined by its early mid-century rural infrastructure, anchored by the settlement at Slocomb and the village of Linden. The map reveals a community organized around its spiritual and educational centers, including Palestine Church, Zion Church, and the Cedar Falls Church located near the Long Hill School.

Industrial and transport patterns of the era are visible in the path of the Norfolk Southern and Seaboard Coast Line railroads, which cut through the timbered tracts and farmsteads. Near the southern edge, the dramatic drop at Carvers Falls stands out as a significant natural landmark. Revisions added in the early 1980s illustrate subtle changes in land use and woodland cover compared to the original 1948 field check, providing a comparative look at Cumberland County's development.