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1986 Map of Cerro Gordo

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Cerro Gordo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Cerro Gordo serves as the central hub of this eastern North Carolina landscape, where the CSX railroad corridor dictates the placement of small communities and rural industry. The terrain is characterized by an intricate network of wetlands and "bays," including the sprawling Big Sandy Ridge Swamp, Robin Bay, and Meares Bay. This 1980s data reveals a traditional Southern settlement pattern anchored by crossroads and country churches such as Porter Swamp Ch, Mt Tabor Ch, and Mt Moriah Ch.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the precise location of numerous family landmarks and burial sites, from Williamson Cem to Bullard Cem. The hydrology is particularly well-defined, showing how Porter Swamp and Long Swamp drain the low-lying agricultural flats. Landmarks like Williamson Crossroads and Hinson Crossroads remain vital reference points for tracing property lines and community development within this portion of Columbus County.