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2019 Map of Emerson

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Emerson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Middle Swamp and its numerous tributaries dominate this low-lying region along the border of Bladen and Columbus Counties. Small settlements like Emerson and Elkton are surrounded by extensive wetlands, including Brown Marsh Swamp and Horseshoe Swamp. The map reveals a landscape defined by water management and rural heritage, evidenced by features such as Clark Millpond and several family or community burial grounds including Mitchellfield Cem, Old Bethel Cem, and Buie Cem.

Transport through these wetlands is facilitated by roads like Burney Ford Rd, which hints at historical crossing points, and Mitchell Hill Dr, leading to one of the few elevated areas at Mitchell Hill. The southeastern portion of the map is marked by the unique carolina bay geography, with features such as Wildcat Bay and Big Bay illustrating the distinct depressions characteristic of the Atlantic coastal plain.