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1906 Map of Four Oaks

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Four Oaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Smithfield serves as the northern anchor for this 1906 survey, which highlights the agrarian landscape of Johnston County before modern development. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad cuts a diagonal path through the terrain, connecting Four Oaks to the regional rail network and defining the local shipping economy. Along the Neuse River, historic crossings like Pierce's Ferry and West Ferry remained vital links in an era when river transport still complemented the growing overland routes.

Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural landmarks, including Tarts Store, Thornton Store, and Johnsons Crossroads. The map records a dense network of country congregations and education sites, such as Ivey Grove Church and the Wentworth School House. Significant for its proximity to civil war history, the area around Bentonville (Beasley PO) is documented in detail, showing the intricate drainage patterns of Mill Creek and the surrounding Little Dismal Swamp.