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2019 Map of Aurelian Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Aurelian Springs and the surrounding rural communities of Halifax County define this landscape of low-lying wetlands and winding country roads. The area is characterized by an extensive network of named drainages, including the massive Bear Swamp and the meandering Rocky Swamp, which dictate the placement of local thoroughfares like Sledge Rd and Airlie Rd. These water systems, including Jacket Swamp and Beaverdam Swamp, highlight the challenges of coastal plain topography where settlement patterns cluster on higher ground at intersections like Brinkleyville and Lewis Crossroads.

For those researching the geography of northeastern North Carolina, this 2019 survey provides a precise layout of modern land use, showing how timberlands and agricultural fields are partitioned between large features such as Crawley Pond and the Pyrite Loop Trail. The map documents the enduring rural character of the region, from the northern reaches of Justice Branch down to the southern community of Heathsville.