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2010 Map of Ahoskie

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Ahoskie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The town of Ahoskie serves as the focal point of this Hertford County landscape, appearing alongside surrounding settlements such as Bethlehem, Brinkleyville, and Cofield. The region is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and watercourses, including the Wiccacon River, Ahoskie Creek, and the expansive Whiteoak Swamp. For family historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for numerous family-named burial grounds like Brinkley Cemetery, Weaver Cemetery, and Willoughby Cemetery.

Industry and transport are evident in the presence of Montgomerys Millpond, Dildys Mill, and the Jernigan Airport south of town. The rural character of the era is captured through the distribution of small communities like Pleasant Plains and Oak Villa, and several historic crossings such as Bear Swamp Bridge and Hoggard Bridge. Notable landmarks like the Ahoskie Post Office and the Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake reflect the mix of municipal and industrial development in this part of northeastern North Carolina.