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1957 Map of Vander

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Vander
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Cape Fear River and the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad define the industrial and residential corridors of Cumberland County during this mid-century period. East of the Fayetteville city boundary, the landscape transitions from the urban density of Fayetteville and its suburban extensions like East Fayetteville and Williams Village into a network of rural hamlets and agricultural tracts. This transition is marked by numerous community centers, including Armstrong Sch and Salem Ch, which served as anchors for the local population.

The eastern portion of the survey is dominated by significant wetlands, such as Duck Pond Swamp and Log Gum Swamp, illustrating the natural drainage patterns into Bakers Creek and Locks Creek. The alignment of the Southern Railway and the presence of scattered extraction sites like the Gravel and Sand Pit show the era's reliance on rail transport and local resources. This documentation of the Eastover and Vander areas provides a clear view of the region before further modern expansion altered these established community footprints.