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1987 Map of Elizabethtown North

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Elizabethtown North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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The Cape Fear River anchors this coastal plain landscape, where river-based infrastructure like the U S Lock and Dam No 2 and Browns Landing supported local commerce. The terrain is characterized by the distinctive Carolina Bays, elliptical depressions such as Jones Lake and Salters Lake that form the core of Jones Lake State Park. These natural features are surrounded by the extensive Bladen Lakes State Forest, which integrates timber resources with recreational spaces like the local Golf Course.

Rural community life in the late 20th century is centered around small settlements and scattered houses of worship, including Briar Branch Ch and St John Ch. The area shows a transition from traditional river reliance to modern aviation with the Bladen Lakes Airport. Geologists and local historians can trace the intricate network of swamps and drains, including Smith Swamp and White Lake Drain, which define the hydrologic character of the region near Johnsontown and Suttons Corner.