2022 Map of Emerson

About this map

Elkton and Emerson anchor this landscape of the North Carolina coastal plain, where the drainage patterns of the Bladen Co and Columbus Co borderlands define the local geography. The area is characterized by an intricate network of wetlands, including the sprawling Elkton Swamp, Brown Marsh Swamp, and the interconnected Middle Swamp system. These waterlogged lowlands are dotted with numerous "bays" and ponds, such as Chancy Bay, Wildcat Bay, and Bear Pond, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and small settlements.