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1986 Map of Four Oaks NE

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Four Oaks NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Neuse River meanders through the heart of this Johnston County landscape, defining a terrain of winding tributaries and low-lying wetlands. In the northwest, the city of Smithfield sits at a critical junction where the Seaboard railroad and major roads cross the water. The surrounding countryside is dotted with small rural landmarks, including a high concentration of community centers such as Stewart Chapel, Hickory Grove Ch, and Sanders Chapel.

Evidence of historical transport and local industry is scattered throughout the area, from the Old RR Grade in the northeast to the various sandpits and gravel pits that underscore the region's geological utility. Notable water features like The Cowbone, Sage Pond, and Polecat Landing suggest a landscape deeply tied to the river's hydrology, while the presence of several cemeteries and the Hills of Neuse Mem Gardens provide valuable points of interest for genealogical research.