1976 Map of West End

About this map

West End and its surrounding rural landscapes are captured here during the mid-1970s, illustrating the distinct patterns of forestry and agricultural clearings in this part of Moore County. The orthophotoquad format provides an authentic look at the dense woodlands and the network of local roads connecting small communities like Roseland and Garren Hill. To the west, the settlement of Jackson Springs sits within a complex patchwork of orchards or timber tracts, while the meandering course of Drowning Creek marks the natural drainage of the region. Unlike traditional line maps, this photographic record reveals the exact footprint of farmsteads and individual structures, making it a valuable resource for understanding the land use and spatial development of these North Carolina communities before later 20th-century growth.