1974 Map of Wade

About this map

The Cape Fear River and South River define the agricultural and swampy landscape of northern Cumberland County in the mid-1970s. This corridor is anchored by the small settlements of Wade, Godwin, Falcon, and Cooper, situated along the critical transit lines of the Seaboard Coast Line and a major 4 Lane highway. The map provides a detailed look at rural communal life through its numerous churches, including Colliers Chapel, Elizabeth Ch, and Wesley Chapel. A significant historical marker is found in the northern section with the Averasboro Battleground Monument, indicating the area's role in Civil War history. The presence of several sandpits near Cooper and Rhodes Pond suggests local extractive industry, while various small cemeteries and schools like the Culbreth Memorial highlight the long-standing family and social foundations of these North Carolina communities.