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1998 Map of Essex, 2000 Print
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1998 Map of Essex

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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Fishing Creek and Little Fishing Creek meander through this landscape on the border of Halifax and Nash Counties, defining a region where agricultural land and dense swamp forests meet. The settlement patterns reflect a long-standing rural community anchored by small crossroads such as Essex, Aventon, and Ita. Historical research value is found in the high density of family-named landmarks, including the Lynch Cem, Saunders Cem, and Avent Cem, which point to early landholding patterns in the area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1998
Date Published2000
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.6 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain