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1950 Map of Edward

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Edward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The coastal plain of Beaufort County and Craven County is defined by the slow-moving waters of Blounts Creek and Durham Creek, which carve through a landscape of low-lying wetlands and timbered tracts. The area around Edward serves as a focal point for the Norfolk Southern railroad, illustrating the importance of rail transit for moving resources through this corner of North Carolina. Small rural clusters and post offices, such as Blounts Creek (PO) and Coxs Crossroads, reveal a pattern of settlement tied closely to the intersection of early farm roads and drainage basins.

Several community landmarks, including Smyrna Ch, St Anna Ch, and Warren Chapel, emphasize the historical significance of neighborhood churches in organizing rural life during the mid-20th century. The map also traces the winding courses of Little Swift Creek and Poundpole Swamp, showing the intricate natural hydrology that dictated where homes and roads like those in Cayton and Stilley could be established. These features provide a grounded view of the region's agricultural and social fabric before later modern developments.