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2016 Map of Emerson

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Emerson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Elkton and Emerson anchor this corner of the Coastal Plain, where the complex wetlands of the Carolina bays dictate the patterns of human settlement. The landscape is defined by its numerous swamp systems, including the Brown Marsh Swamp, Elkton Swamp, and the expansive Little Pine Log Swamp. These natural features, along with several named bays like Wildcat Bay and Little Horseshoe Bay, create a mosaic of land and water that has historically constrained development to the higher ground between the bogs.

Genealogists can find significant local history in the cluster of small burial grounds such as Mitchellfield Cem, Old Bethel Cem, and Holy Cross Cem. The geography is further marked by the Clark Millpond and several minor tributaries like Richlands Br and Bogue Swamp, which drain the low-lying areas. The boundary between Bladen Co and Columbus Co cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the political division across this watery terrain.