2019 Map of Dawson Crossroads

About this map

Crowells Crossroads and Dawson Crossroads anchor this rural landscape in Halifax County, where agricultural patterns are shaped by significant wetland systems. The northern reaches are drained by Hales Millpond Br and Deep Cr, while the southern terrain is dominated by the sprawling Conoho Creek Swamp and Beech Swamp. This 2019 survey documents a network of family-named farm roads and ancestral landmarks, including Hales Cem, Westray Cem, and Pittman Cem. The local infrastructure is highlighted by Dunroamin Farms Airport, a private airfield situated near Loop Rd. The transition from upland farmsteads to the dense, low-lying swamp margins illustrates the historical reliance on higher ground for settlement and cemeteries in this part of North Carolina.