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1997 Map of Dobbersville

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Dobbersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Dobbersville and its surrounding agricultural lands straddle the intersection of Wayne and Sampson counties in this late-twentieth-century study. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of blackwater drainage systems, most notably Thoroughfare Swamp to the north and the wide reach of Goshen Swamp through the center. These wetlands isolate small upland settlements like Suttontown and Giddensville, where community life is centered around local congregations such as Brownings Ch and Saints Delight Ch.

A notable landmark is the Lookout Tower positioned near the headwaters of Kings Branch, reflecting the area's ongoing timber and forestry management. To the south, the terrain transitions into the distinct environment of Bear Pocosin, while various family-named features like Railer Branch and Clifton Br hint at the genealogical history of these rural Carolina coastal plains. Numerous small family cemeteries dot the tobacco and cotton fields, providing a dense record of local land ownership.