1949 Map of Wakulla

About this map

Lumber River meanders through a landscape of dense swamps and scattered agricultural settlements in this 1949 survey. The area is defined by the convergence of Gum Swamp, Long Swamp, and Jordan Swamp, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure and homes. Notable for researchers is the concentration of community landmarks, including Floral College and the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport, the latter situated near the County Memorial Hospital and a local Packing Plant. Transport across these wetlands relied on the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, which cuts diagonally through the terrain. The map is particularly dense with genealogical markers, such as McPhatter Cem, McLean Cem, and Wilkinson Cem, alongside numerous country schools like Burlington Sch and Cherokee Sch, illustrating the dispersed but organized rural life of mid-century Robeson County.