1967 Map of Wake Forest

About this map

Southeastern Theological Seminary anchors the upper right of this landscape, marking the institutional heart of Wake Forest during a period of transition. The 1987 revisions, shown in purple, highlight the emergence of Falls Lake and the establishment of Falls Lake State Park, which fundamentally altered the geography of the Neuse River basin. Before these waters rose, the area was defined by a network of rural settlements and crossroads including Forestville, Stony Hill, and Neuse Crossroads. The map captures the spiritual and community centers of the era through numerous country churches like Ridge Crest Ch and Mt Vernon Ch. Industrial and recreational footprints are evident at the Quarry and Camp Durant, while the CSX railroad corridor provides a traditional transit spine through the rolling terrain between Smith Creek and Horse Creek.