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1967 Map of Wake Forest

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Wake Forest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Wake Forest serves as the primary anchor for this northern Wake County landscape, dominated by the campus of the Southeastern Theological Seminary and the busy corridor of the Seaboard Coast Line railroad. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Neuse River, which passes the small community of Falls and supports local industry through features like a Pumping Sta and a Filtration Plant.

Smaller rural hubs like Forestville, Stony Hill, and Walkers Crossroads are scattered throughout the hills, connected by a network of creeks including Smith Creek and Horse Creek. Local life is further evidenced by several country churches, such as Ridge Crest Ch and Mt Vernon Ch, along with recreational and youth spaces like Camp Durant and New Life Camp. The map also captures the early development of Neuse Crossroads and the area near Greshams Lake, reflecting a mix of traditional agriculture and growing suburban infrastructure.