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2010 Map of Four Oaks NE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Four Oaks NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Neuse River meanders through this portion of Johnston County, defining a landscape shaped by water and longstanding family landholdings. Small settlements and named locales like Whitley Place and Creeches Mill reflect the area's deep-rooted agricultural and milling history. The river itself serves as the primary geographical anchor, creating the distinct bend at Quaker Neck and supporting several river-crossing points, including the historic Pierce's Ferry.

Infrastructure is characterized by numerous bridges spanning the tributaries, such as Barefoot Bridge and Sanders Bridge over Hannah Creek. The map documents a blend of rural roads named for local families—such as Stevens Sausage Rd and Joyner Bridge Rd—while the southern edge of Smithfield and the Hills of Neuse Memorial Gardens mark the encroaching residential and civic footprint in this coastal plain region.