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1984 Map of Atkinson

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Atkinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Atkinson serves as the primary hub of this eastern North Carolina landscape, where the town’s residential grid stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding blackwater lowlands. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Black River and its tributaries, including Colvins Creek and Moores Creek. A distinct Railroad Grade cuts a straight path through the wetlands of Colvins Bay, marking a transition from active transportation to the quiet rural character that defines the area.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local data, with family-named landmarks like Corbett Cem, Marshburn Cem, and Woodcock Cem scattered across the pine-and-bay terrain. Small community anchors like New Zion Ch and Hawes Chapel are situated near Hawes Marsh, while the settlement of Ivanhoe sits at the northern reach near the Sampson Co Pender Co line. This survey captures the region as it existed in the early 1980s, preserving the locations of numerous small burial grounds and the intricate drainage network of the Cape Fear basin.