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2010 Map of Chadbourn

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Chadbourn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Chadbourn serves as the central hub of this Columbus County landscape, defined by a transition from organized town streets to the complex wetland systems of the North Carolina coastal plain. The settlement pattern is deeply influenced by the local hydrology, with numerous named "crossings" such as Powells Crossing, Fipps Crossing, and Nobles Crossing marking points where the road network navigates the surrounding lowlands. Notable landmarks include the Chadbourn Post Office, Hughes Airport, and several community burial grounds like Belle View Cemetery.

The geography is dominated by distinctive Carolina bays and swampy drainages, including Fivemile Bay, Fox Pond Bay, and the expansive Beaver Dam Swamp to the south. These natural features, alongside the Benson Mill Pond, reflect a landscape where water management and timber-rich terrain have long dictated the placement of homesteads and infrastructure. Family names are preserved throughout the rural road network, anchoring the history of the area to its land and water features.