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1981 Map of Chinquapin

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Chinquapin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Northeast Cape Fear River dominates this corner of Duplin County, winding through a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and established agricultural crossroads. In the early 1980s, the community of Chinquapin served as a central hub, supported by a network of rural settlements like Maready, Sloan, and Sholars Crossroads. The river's influence is evident in the numerous creek systems feeding into it, including Muddy Creek and Cypress Creek, which delineate the low-lying terrain.

Southern reaches of the map transition into the protected territory of the Angola Bay Game Land, illustrating the proximity of wild marshlands to local farmsteads. Cultural and family history is preserved through numerous small burial grounds and country churches, such as Pasture Branch Chapel, Sharon Ch, and Laniers Chapel. Landmarks like the Chinquapin Lookout Tower and a Radio Tower reflect the era's infrastructure for fire observation and communication across the coastal plain.