2016 Map of Aurora

About this map

The town of Aurora serves as the focal point of this coastal plain landscape in Beaufort County, where a grid of rural roads connects several small communities including Edward, Bonnerton, and Idalia. The terrain is defined by its proximity to the Pamlico River estuary system, evidenced by the numerous creek networks such as Whitehurst Cr and Durham Creek. The map provides significant genealogical value through the identification of family-named landmarks and resting places, including Bonner Cem, Rowe Cem, and Oakhaven Cem. Between the settled areas of Small and Royal, the land opens into the ecologically distinct Beacham Savanna, while the shoreline is marked by prominent landforms like Silverthorn Point and Deephole Point. This map illustrates the 21st-century configuration of a region defined by its reliance on well-established local routes like Old Sandhill Rd and Tunstall Swamp Rd.