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2013 Map of Bailey

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bailey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The town of Bailey serves as a primary hub in this coastal plain landscape, where the rural character is defined by an extensive network of swamps and creeks. Major wetlands such as Toisnot Swamp, Whiteoak Swamp, and Bloomery Swamp dictate the placement of roads and settlements, creating a distinct pattern of upland development. Significant crossroads communities like Strickland Crossroads and High Crossroads highlight the importance of local junctions in the regional transit network.

Further north, the Tar River marks the boundary of the quadrangle near Stricklands Bridge. Local water bodies like Stanciels Pond and Perrys Pond provide small-scale landmarks amidst the agricultural tracts. Smaller settlements, including Sims, Lamm, and Floods Chapel, are interconnected by long-established routes such as Old Smithfield Rd, revealing the late 20th-century footprint of this part of North Carolina.