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1940 Map of Beckford
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1940 Map of Beckford

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

The Chowan River defines the western edge of this coastal plain landscape, where the wetland environments of Lassiter Swamp and the edge of the Dismal Swamp meet an intricate network of rural crossroads. Inland, the map reveals a system of millponds and creeks, such as Merchants Millpond and Acorn Hill Mill Pond, which served as vital local economic hubs. Numerous small settlements like Sunbury, Belvidere, and Hobbsville are connected by a web of routes converging at locations such as Old Chapel Crossroads and Beckford Junction. These points of intersection and water-dependent landmarks, including Cannon Ferry near Holidays Island, illustrate the historical reliance on both river transit and overland trade routes within Gates and Chowan counties prior to modern highway development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1940
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 22 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain