1942 Map of Burgaw
USGS Topo · Published 1963About this map
Burgaw serves as the focal point of this 1942 survey of Pender County, where the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad corridors define the movement of goods and people through the coastal plains. The map reveals a landscape balancing agricultural development with vast natural wetlands, most notably the expansive Angola Swamp and Holly Shelter Swamp which dominate the eastern half of the quadrangle. Along the Northeast Cape Fear River, small landings and crossings like Shelter Neck Road and White Stocking reflect the riverine economy of the early 1940s.
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Editions of this 1942 Burgaw Map
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Historical Maps of Burgaw Through Time
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