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1987 Map of Abbottsburg

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Abbottsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Abbottsburg and the southern reaches of Elizabethtown anchor this Bladen County landscape, where the CSX railroad cuts through a terrain defined by extensive swamp networks and distinct Carolina bays. These elliptical depressions, such as Big Juniper Bay and Shin Rake Bay, dictate the local drainage patterns and provide a unique backdrop for the area's agricultural and timber operations. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, evidenced by the high density of country churches and family burial grounds scattered throughout the wetlands.

Prominent local landmarks include Wesley Chapel, Salem Ch, and the Booker T Washington Sch near the southern boundary. Significant water features like Whites Creek, Brown Marsh Swamp, and Singletary Swamp weave between named heights such as Cromartie Hill. This survey captures the region's mid-century character, balancing small-town rail commerce with the sprawling natural features of the North Carolina coastal plain.