2013 Map of Fountain

About this map

Fountain stands as the primary hub in this eastern North Carolina landscape, where the confluence of regional roads and small-scale agriculture defines the local geography. The area is characterized by an intricate network of slow-moving water systems, including Little Contentnea Creek, Langs Mill Run, and Bynums Mill Run, which drain the surrounding wetlands like Whiteoak Swamp and Goss Swamp. These watercourses historically dictated the placement of early settlements and mills, as evidenced by the namesake runs. Smaller communities such as Webbs, Turnage, and Toddy are connected by a grid of rural lanes that often bear the names of local families and landmarks, such as Corbett Farm Rd and Otter Creek Church Rd. This map captures the modern layout of these historic farming corridors, showing the persistence of traditional land divisions alongside newer developments like Reba.