2016 Map of Fairmont

About this map

Fairmont stands as the primary hub in this portion of Robeson County, where the street grid transitions into a landscape defined by expansive Carolina bays and swampy lowlands. The area's agricultural and rural character is evidenced by the high density of family-named burial sites, such as the Byrd Cemeteries, Atkinson Cem, and Bethea Cem, which are scattered among the fields. Small communities like Proctorville, Barnesville, and Orrum serve as focal points for the surrounding countryside, connected by a network of rural roads that skirt around water features like Big Indian Swamp and Hog Swamp. The southern edge of the quadrangle is marked by the Lumber River, which forms the border with Columbus County. This survey provides a clear view of the dispersed settlement patterns and the persistence of family landholdings in the North Carolina coastal plain during the early 21st century.