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1983 Map of Fort Barnwell

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Fort Barnwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Neuse River meanders through the heart of this coastal plain landscape, dividing the borderlands of Pitt and Craven Counties. Along its winding banks, several historic river access points like Biddle Landing, Village Landing, and Pitchkettle Landing indicate the long-standing importance of the waterway to local commerce and travel. The settlement of Fort Barnwell serves as a primary local landmark, situated amidst a network of rural roads that connect small community hubs such as Maplecypress and Riverside.

Religious and social life is well-documented through numerous country churches, including Mt Zion Ch, St John Ch, and Epworth Ch. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands such as Baybush Swamp and Flat Swamp, which alternate with cultivated lands. Small, potentially older communities like Honolulu and Quinerly appear on the periphery, providing valuable reference points for genealogists tracking family roots in this corner of North Carolina.