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2016 Map of Cedar Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Cape Fear River carves a winding path through the heart of Cumberland County, defining the agricultural and industrial character of this landscape south of Fayetteville. Aviation plays a significant role in the area's development, anchored by Fayetteville Regional Airport/Grannis Field in the northwest and the smaller Grays Creek Airport to the south. The transition from urban center to rural bottomlands is marked by expansive wetland systems like Big Alligator Swamp and Murphy Swamp, which dictate the placement of local roads and smaller communities such as Grays Creek and Lena.

Genealogists may find interest in the Evans Cem, while the local hydrology reveals a history of land management through features like the Hair Canal. The area around the settlement of Cedar Creek is punctuated by unique natural features, including Dudley Pond and the depressions of Smiths Mill Bay and Bucks Bay. These geographical markers, along with many family-named roads, offer a detailed look at the community structure in the early 21st century.