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2019 Map of Bunyan

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bunyan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Washington and its eastern outskirts anchor this coastal plain landscape where the transition from town to timberland is defined by a complex network of wetlands and creeks. The community of Bunyan sits at a critical junction near the headwaters of Broad Creek, while further east, rural crossroads like Douglas Crossroads and Slatestone organize the interior farmlands. The terrain is notably dominated by expansive drainage systems, including the southern reaches of Dismal Swamp and the meandering Beaverdam Swamp, illustrating the persistent role of water in shaping Beaufort County's settlement patterns.

Local roads such as Barber Number 1 Road and Slatestone Road cut through the landscape, connecting distinct locales like Betsys Elbow and Five Points. The presence of Upper Goose Creek and Harvey Creek to the southeast emphasizes the area's maritime proximity. For those researching family history, the map provides precise locations for smaller communities like Alligoods and Pineygrove during this contemporary era.