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2019 Map of Freeland

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Freeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Waccamaw River winds through the heart of this coastal plain landscape, defining the boundary between Columbus and Brunswick counties. The low-lying terrain is dominated by a dense network of wetlands and swamps, including Horse Pen Swamp, Hog Swamp, and Scippio Swamp. These water systems create isolated landforms such as Beech Island, Cow Pen Island, and Sweetgum Island, which stand out against the surrounding riverine environment.

Rural life in this part of North Carolina centers around small communities like Freeland, Ash, and Longwood. For genealogists and local historians, several family-named burial sites are documented, including the Azor James Smith Cem, Ward Cem, and McKeithan Cem. The map also identifies key crossings and infrastructure such as Bear Branch Bridge and Scippio Bridge, which provide essential connections across the complex system of creeks and branches that feed the river.