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2016 Map of Columbia West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Columbia West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Scuppernong River snakes through the heart of Tyrrell County, defining the rural character of this coastal landscape as it flows toward Bull Bay. Small inland settlements like Travis and Woodley are connected by a network of local roads such as Travis School Rd and Woodley Station Rd, illustrating the persistence of established community nodes in this wetland-heavy region. Near the river's mouth, Mill Point and the neighborhood of River Neck overlook the transition to the Atlantic Ocean.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by features like Azalia Garden Cem and the town of Columbia, which sits at a strategic bend in the river. The map details the intricate hydrography of the area, including Riders Creek and Second Creek, alongside remote coastal access points like Folly Lndg. These names reflect a landscape where transportation and livelihood have long been dictated by the proximity of the water and the challenging terrain of the Big Swamp.