1954 Map of Creswell SE

About this map

Scuppernong River flows through the upper corner of this coastal plain landscape, where the flat terrain of Columbia and Gum Neck is defined by a systematic network of drainage works. Extensive waterways like the Thirty-Foot Canal, Bonanza Canal, and Old Canal illustrate the mid-century effort to manage the low-lying wetlands for agriculture or timber. Small, dispersed settlements appear at Ballast Bank, Cross Landing, and New Lands, each marked by local spiritual centers including Holly Grove Ch and Cross Landing Ch.