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1982 Map of Southeast Goldsboro

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Southeast Goldsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base dominates the landscape southeast of Goldsboro, its runways and military reservation boundary shaping the growth of suburban neighborhoods like Adamsville and Airboro. The tactical significance of the base is underscored by the presence of a nearby Rifle Range and a dedicated Radio Facility, while the surrounding terrain remains deeply defined by the winding course of the Neuse River.

Away from the flight lines, rural life in Wayne County is marked by a network of country churches and family-named cemeteries. Features such as Atkinson Chapel, New Hope Friends Ch, and the sprawling Willow Dale Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogical research. The region's dual reliance on water and rail is evident where the Atlantic and East Carolina railroad cuts through the north, while the lowlands of Walnut Pocosin and Bogue Marsh Creek indicate the natural drainage patterns that have historically limited development in the eastern reaches.