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2016 Map of Bladenboro

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bladenboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bladenboro serves as the central hub of this coastal plain landscape, where agricultural land meets a complex network of wetlands and man-made canals. The town is defined by its intersection of rail and road, with the Bladenboro Airport situated just to the east. The surrounding countryside is dotted with numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Pine Crest Cem and Hines Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research.

A notable characteristic of this area is the prevalence of "bays"—distinctive elliptical depressions like Blue Pond Bay, Hog Bay, and Jim Bay—which are interspersed with drainage features like the Big Swamp Canal and Bryant Swamp Canal. The presence of several historic mill sites, including Nance Millpond and Singletary Millpond, points to a long history of water-driven industry in the region near the Robeson and Bladen County border.