2010 Map of Chapanoke

About this map

Nicanor and the surrounding coastal plain of Perquimans County are defined by a network of drainage ways and rural road corridors. The landscape is structured by several key watercourses, including Indian Creek in the north and the Little River and Mill Creek to the south. Small settlements like Whiteston and Parkville are connected by distinctive local routes such as 4 Mile Desert Rd and Four Mile Desert Rd, reflecting the historical layout of this low-lying region. Near the western edge, the Up River Cemetery serves as a significant genealogical landmark, while the community of Chapanoke anchors the southeastern corner. This survey documents the intersection of modern road infrastructure, like Old Dominion Rd and Turnpike Rd, with the persistent natural hydrology that has shaped the agricultural and residential patterns of this part of North Carolina for generations.