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2016 Map of Evergreen

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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The Lumber River forms the central spine of this landscape on the border of Robeson and Columbus counties, where the river's winding course is surrounded by a dense network of swampy depressions and bays. Settlements like Boardman and Evergreen are situated along the primary transportation corridors, including the path of modern highways and older routes like Old Boardman Rd. The geography is defined by its hydrography, featuring numerous elliptical "Carolina Bays" such as Huckleberry Bay, Bennett Bay, and Bear Garden Bay, which are interspersed with more traditional water bodies like Wild Cat Lake and Blackfish Lake.

Genealogists will find several family-named landmarks and resting places, including Ward Cem, Britt Cem, and Jones Cem. The presence of Tar Lndg along the river reflects the region's historical connection to the naval stores industry. Small community hubs like Iveys Bridge and Griffin Whirl provide further evidence of the rural settlement patterns that have persisted in this area of North Carolina for generations.