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2010 Map of Askin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Neuse River and its intricate tributaries dominate this coastal Carolina landscape, where Swift Creek and Little Swift Creek converge amidst an extensive network of wetlands. Small crossroads and landings define the human footprint, from the settlement of Askin in the north to the expanding residential patterns near Washington Forks in the south. The river's influence is clear through the naming of local features like Hog Island, Marsh Island, and recreational points such as Gatlin Beach and Cool Springs Landing.

Transport routes follow the high ground between swampy lowlands like Fisher Swamp and Kit Swamp, with numerous family-named roads such as Linson Rd and Hoyle Farm Rd suggesting deep local roots. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional river-based landmarks meet modern development, evidenced by the proximity of Woodrow to the larger river bends and the industrial presence at Streets Ferry.