Walter Cavin discusses moving to Stanley, North Carolina as a child in 1936 and the natural environment of the region. He talks about his father's work as a postmaster, with various banks, and his service in the Army during both World Wars. Mr. Cavin discusses land use and development in Stanley, including at Stanley Creek and Hoover Pond, and the families who have lived in the area over time. He also talks about other topics relating to the land, including gold mining and floods.