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2019 Map of Atkinson

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Atkinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Atkinson sits as a central hub in this Pender County landscape, where the town layout is defined by streets like W Main St and W Church St. The map reveals a region deeply tied to its hydrological network, with the Black River forming a natural boundary to the west and the massive expanse of Hawes Marsh dominating the southern terrain. This 2019 survey documents a rural environment where land use is split between these wetlands and higher-ground settlements like Ivanhoe and Reb Kee.

Family history is well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle, including Atkinson Cem, Newtown Cem, and Woodcock Cem. Large natural depressions such as Colvins Bay and Shaky Bay punctuate the landscape, illustrating the unique Carolina Bay formations characteristic of the coastal plain. The intricate network of drainage, from Colvins Cr to Big Rattlesnake Cr, continues to shape the agricultural and residential boundaries of the area.