2019 Map of Columbia West

About this map

The Scuppernong River winds through this coastal landscape, serving as the primary drainage for the expansive wetlands that characterize the Tyrrell County interior. The town of Columbia sits at a strategic bend in the river, anchoring a network of rural settlements including Travis, Woodley, and River Neck. This region is defined by its relationship with the water, where the river meets Bull Bay at Bull Point and Mill Point. The inland terrain is heavily intersected by canals and ditches designed to manage the Big Swamp and surrounding lowlands, a testament to the long-standing agricultural and forestry efforts in eastern North Carolina. Researchers can find many family and local landmarks, from the Azalia Memorial Gardens Cem to specific access points like Folly Lndg. Small rural roads, such as Woodley Station Rd and Old Columbia Rd, trace the historic routes connecting these isolated agrarian communities.