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1906 Map of Beckford

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Beckford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Merchants Mill Pond and the surrounding swamps of Haslett and Holly Grove define the landscape of this coastal plain region during the first decade of the twentieth century. The intricate waterways of Bennetts Creek and Catherine Creek are shown in meticulous detail, featuring numerous small wharves and landings like Taylor Wharf and Dinkerderry Landing that supported the local timber and agricultural trades before the dominance of modern highways.

Transport networks are transitioning, with the established Steamboat Route on the Chowan river system operating alongside the emerging rail hub at Beckford Junction. For genealogists, the map is a detailed record of rural crossroads and community centers, identifying dozens of family-named settlements such as Wiggins Crossroads, Eason Crossroads, and Powell Crossroads. Local religious life is anchored by landmarks like Piney Grove Church and Christian Harbor Church, which served the scattered residents of Mintonsville and Hunters Mill.