2019 Map of Cedar Creek

About this map

The Cape Fear River carves a winding path through this landscape south of Fayetteville, defining the region's low-lying hydrology and settlement patterns. The map captures the meeting of several significant wetlands and drainage systems, including the Murphy Swamp, Big Alligator Swamp, and the Hair Canal, which speak to the complex water management required in this coastal plain environment. Near the settlement of Grays Creek, the local infrastructure is anchored by the Grays Creek Airport and the historic Evans Cem, offering valuable points of reference for genealogists tracing family roots in the area. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the namesake community of Cedar Creek, where the terrain transitions into the dense marshlands of Smiths Mill Bay and Dudley Pond. Aviation and transit take center stage on the western edge with the Fayetteville Regional Airport/Grannis Field serving as a major regional landmark.