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1948 Map of Southern Pines

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Southern Pines
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Southern Pines and Pinehurst anchor this post-war survey of the North Carolina Sandhills, a region defined by its transition from resort-style development to significant military utility. The map documents a dense rail network including the Seaboard Air Line and Norfolk Southern, which facilitated the growth of timber and agricultural towns like Aberdeen and Pinebluff. To the east and south, the landscape is heavily influenced by the presence of Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall Military Reservation, including specific zones like the Impact Area and South Cantonment.

Genealogists and local historians can locate many rural landmarks such as Bethesda Ch, St Mathews Ch, and the McCommoms Chapel. The map also captures specialized infrastructure of the era, from the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium to early aviation sites like Knollwood Airport and Skyline Airport. Water bodies like Watson Lake and Little River provide natural boundaries across the sandy, creek-cut terrain.