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2010 Map of Bearskin

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bearskin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Beaman Crossroads and Kitty Fork anchor this rural North Carolina landscape, where the drainage patterns of the coastal plain dictate the settlement layout. The terrain is defined by a dense network of blackwater drainages including Great Coharie Creek and several extensive wetlands such as Bearskin Swamp, Hornet Swamp, and White Oak Swamp. These low-lying areas interlace with a grid of family-named roads and agricultural lands, reflecting the area's deep-rooted farming heritage.

Notable landmarks like Halls Pond and the Laurel Lake Dam at Laurel Lake illustrate the local management of water resources. Smaller junctions such as Reynolds Crossroads and Piney Green provide focal points for the surrounding rural residences. The presence of features like Old Mill Swamp and Crumpler Mill Rd point toward the historical importance of milling operations along these slow-moving watercourses.