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1960 Map of Draughn

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Draughn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Fishing Creek meanders along the boundary of Halifax and Edgecombe counties, defining a landscape of rural townships and expansive wetlands. This 1960 survey captures the agricultural and social fabric of the area, centered around small communities like Draughn and Lawrence. The map reveals a high density of family-named landmarks and local religious centers, including Bethlehem Ch, Ebenezer Ch, and Mt Moriah Ch, which served as the cornerstones of community life.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family burial sites such as O'Neal Cem, King Cem, and Bulluck Cem scattered across the township divisions of No 6 Upper Fishing Creek and No 5 Lower Fishing Creek. The intricate drainage network, featuring Beech Swamp, Maple Swamp, and Cow Haul Swamp, illustrates the topographical challenges and natural borders that shaped local land use and property lines in this corner of North Carolina.