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2022 Map of Autryville

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Autryville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Autryville and Stedman anchor this landscape along the border of Sampson and Cumberland Counties, defined by an intricate network of wetlands known as bays and swamps. The South River meanders along the eastern edge, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding lowlands. The area is characterized by numerous distinct Carolina bays, such as Harrison Creek Bay, Buckhorn Bay, and Black Ground Bay, which illustrate the unique geomorphology of the coastal plain.

Evidence of early rural industry is found at Simmons Mill Pond and Smiths Mill Bay, while the extensive wetland systems of Gallberry Swamp and The Pocosin reveal the challenging terrain that shaped local settlement patterns. Transport across these marshes is facilitated by routes like Turnbull Rd and Cedar Creek Rd, connecting isolated homesteads and farms to the larger villages. The naming conventions, from Little Alligator Swamp to Big White Bay, reflect the deep-rooted local descriptors used by generations of North Carolinians.