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2002 Map of Exum

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Exum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Exum and Makatoka anchor this rural landscape in Brunswick County, where the transition between pine flatlands and low-lying wetlands defines the character of the community. The map reveals a high concentration of country churches that serve as the focal points for local neighborhoods, including St Matthew Ch, Trinity Ch, and Zion Ch. Genealogists will find particular value in the identification of family-named burial grounds like Griffin Cem and Milligan Cem, often situated near small watercourses like Mill Branch.

The eastern half of the survey is dominated by the sprawling Green Swamp, a complex network of bays and thickets including Wide Bay and Shingletree Bay. This wilderness is intersected by local landmarks such as Big Neck and Ludlum Pasture, reflecting the traditional land use patterns of the region at the start of the 21st century. The map also traces the reaches of the Little River and its various tributaries that drain this unique coastal plain environment.