2010 Map of Emerson

About this map

Elkton Swamp and Bogue Swamp define the low-lying hydrology of this part of Bladen County, where small agricultural communities are interspersed among a complex network of wetlands. In the early 21st century, the landscape is characterized by scattered settlements such as Emerson, Elkton, and Farmers Union, connected by a web of rural routes like Elkton Rd and Rosindale Rd. This area has long served as a quiet agricultural and residential hub, evidenced by the numerous small family and community burial grounds including Old Bethel Cemetery, Mitchellfield Cemetery, and Batten Cemetery. The presence of Clark Millpond suggests historical water management for local industry, while various branches and swales, including Box Branch and Shipman Branch, demonstrate the intricate natural drainage system that dictates the placement of homes and farmsteads on slightly higher ground like Benson Islet.