Boiling Spring Lakes dominates this coastal North Carolina landscape, characterized by an intricate network of small lakes and winding swamp drainage. The residential layout of the city shows a complex web of roads such as W Boiling Spring Road and Shady Brook Drive that navigate between named water bodies including Crystal Lake, Patricia Lake, and Frink Lake. This aquatic topography is defined by the large Bell Swamp and Harris Swamp systems to the north, which flow into Mill Creek. To the east, the terrain opens toward the large Orton Pond, while the small settlement of Funston sits at a rural crossroads. The area's low-lying nature is further emphasized by evocative labels such as Half Hell Swamp and Middle Swamp, showing the significant role of the hydrographic landscape in shaping local development and transport, including the historic crossing at Lewis Bridge.
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1942 · Wilmington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Funston
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Winnabow
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Bolivia
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Lockwoods Folly
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Lewis Swamp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1944 · Bolivia
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Winnabow
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Lockwoods Folly
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Lewis Swamp
USGS Topo · 1:31,680