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2022 Map of Bearskin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The agricultural heart of Sampson County is defined by a dense network of watercourses and family crossroads in this modern survey. The landscape is structured by the winding paths of Old Mill Swamp, Marsh Swamp, and Hornet Swamp, which drain into the larger Great Coharie Cr along the eastern edge. Small settlements such as Beaman Crossroads and Kitty Fork serve as focal points for the rural community, connected by roads that often bear the names of local families and historic landmarks, such as Parker Memorial Rd and Penny Tew Mill Rd.

To the southwest, the town of Salemburg is situated near Laurel Lake, marking a transition toward more concentrated residential development. The map also captures the namesake community of Bearskin, located centrally among the braided channels of Bearskin Swamp. This area maintains its historic character as a region of timber and agriculture, where the hydrology of the swamps has long dictated the placement of homesteads and connecting routes like Honeycutt Rd.