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2010 Map of Clarkton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Clarkton sits at the heart of this coastal plain landscape, where the intersection of rails and regional roads historically shaped the growth of this Bladen County community. The geography is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and sluggish watercourses, including the expansive Brown Marsh Swamp and Elkton Swamp to the east. These hydrologic features, alongside the White Marsh corridor, dictated the placement of early settlements and agricultural tracts.

Smaller water bodies like Brights Lake and Inmans Lake punctuate the southern reaches, while family-named rural junctions like Wootens Crossroads highlight the traditional crossroads economy of the region. The map documents a landscape where numerous small tributaries, such as Troy Mill Branch and Welch Creek, drain the low-lying terrain, creating a complex pattern of timberland and farm plots connected by long-established routes like Old Lumberton Rd and Peacock Rd.