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2016 Map of Falkland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Tar River and its complex network of tributaries define the borderlands of Edgecombe Co and Pitt County in this 2016 survey. The landscape is a mosaic of lowland drainages and historic rural intersections, where the winding path of Swift Cr meets the larger river system near the town of Falkland. This area is characterized by scattered agricultural communities that have persisted around key road junctions, including Kings Crossroads, Dupree Crossroads, and the small settlement of California.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the numerous family-named roads and landmarks that crisscross the terrain, such as Stallings Rd and Dilda Church Rd. The southern portion of the sheet features prominent watercourses like Langs Mill Run and the Black Swamp, illustrating the hydrologic character of the Coastal Plain. From the western edge near Fountain to the river bends in the east, the map documents the modern footprint of these established North Carolina townships.