2016 Map of Council

About this map

The Cape Fear River dominates the northeastern landscape of this Bladen County region, where the historical settlement patterns are tied to the river and its swampy lowlands. The small communities of Westbrook, Carvers, and Red Hill cluster near the river's path, while Council sits further south along the county line. This area is characterized by an extensive network of Carolina bays, including the large Seven Mile Bay and Sasspan Bay, which influence the local drainage patterns. These unique elliptical depressions, along with water bodies like Council Millpond and Dodds Millpond, illustrate the hydrological complexity of the coastal plain. For researchers, the presence of family-named landmarks such as Braddy Plantation Rd and the McEwen Cem near Buckhead provides valuable genealogical clues to the families who cultivated and settled this land in earlier generations.