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2022 Map of Edward

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Edward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The coastal plain of North Carolina is defined here by an intricate network of swampy tributaries and small settlements. Named for the watercourse that runs through the northern portion of the sheet, Blounts Creek serves as a central landmark for this landscape of low-lying wetlands and agricultural roads. The map illustrates a rural settlement pattern where crossroads such as Coxs Crossroads and smaller communities like Stilley, Edward, and Cayton anchor the local geography.

Hydrological features dominate the terrain, with Poundpole Swamp Br and Little Swift Cr threading through the central reaches, while Durham Cr and Upper Broad Cr define the southeastern corner. These waterways and their associated swamps have long influenced the placement of local thoroughfares like Tuten Rd and Tunstall Swamp Rd. The map also captures several county boundaries, showing the convergence of Beaufort Co, Craven Co, and Pamlico Co in the southern portion of the quadrangle.