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2010 Map of Creswell

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Creswell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Phelps Lake dominates the southern landscape of this coastal plain region, where the shoreline meets a highly engineered network of drainage canals. The waters of the lake are accessed via the Bee Tree Overlook and traced by Lake Shore Rd, providing a clear view of the hydrological management essential to this low-lying area. Moving north from the lake, the terrain is defined by a series of straight-line waterways including the Mountain Canal, Tenfoot Canal, and Thirty-Foot Canal, which channel water toward the winding Scuppernong River.

Settlement patterns are concentrated near established crossroads and river crossings, such as the town of Creswell and the smaller community of Cherry. Local history is anchored by the Galilee Mission and the Pettigrew Cemetery, both situated along the eastern edge of the lake. These landmarks, alongside family-named points like Spruills Bridge and roads such as Spruill Town Rd and Tom Pepper Rd, reflect the deep-rooted agricultural and rural heritage of Washington and Tyrrell counties.