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2010 Map of Boones Crossroads

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Roanoke River carves a winding path through this landscape in northeastern North Carolina, defining the topography and land use between Boones Crossroads and Tillery. The region is characterized by extensive wetlands and watercourses, including the wide Conoconnara Swamp to the south and the Urahaw Swamp to the east. These low-lying areas are punctuated by managed landscapes, most notably the large footprints of the Caledonia State Prison Farm and Odom State Prison Farm, which occupy significant acreage along the river bends.

Local transportation and historical infrastructure are tied to the water, evidenced by Barrows Millpond and the Morris Pond Dam. Rural roads such as Bridgers Ferry Rd and Barrows Mill Rd suggest the long-standing agricultural and river-crossing economy of the area. Small rural clusters like Rehoboth sit at the edges of the swamps, connected by a network of state roads like NC-1123 and NC-1141 that navigate the marshy terrain.