2022 Map of Aurora

About this map

South Creek and its many finger-like tributaries, including Whitehurst Cr, Jacks Cr, and Jacobs Cr, define the wet, low-lying landscape of this Beaufort County coastal plain. The town of Aurora serves as the central hub, surrounded by a network of smaller rural communities like Royal, Idalia, and Bonnerton. The survey reveals an extensive grid of drainage canals and agricultural roads that support the region's timber and farming interests, especially around the Beacham Savanna. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family and church burial grounds scattered across the township, such as High Hill Cem, Lee Cem, Oakhaven Cem, and the White Hill Baptist Church Cem. These sites, often located near historic crossroads like Small or along rural routes like Durham Creek Rd, provide a window into the settlement patterns and family histories of this portion of the North Carolina tidewater.