2019 Map of Conetoe

About this map

Conetoe and Bethel anchor this landscape along the border of Edgecombe and Pitt counties, where human drainage efforts have fundamentally reshaped the coastal plain. The map documents an intricate network of engineered waterways, including Mitchell Swamp Canal, Ballyhack Canal, and Thomas Canal, which cut through the low-lying terrain to manage the flow toward Conetoe Cr and Grindle Cr. These canals signify a long history of agricultural reclamation in eastern North Carolina, transforming swampy bottoms into productive land.