1980 Map of Funston

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Boiling Spring Lakes forms the central hub of this 1980 color infrared orthophotograph, showing a distinctive residential street pattern emerging around the jagged shoreline of Boiling Springs Lake. This coastal Brunswick County landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where the low-lying terrain is divided by extensive wetlands such as Bell Swamp and Harris Swamp. To the north, the small settlement of Funston sits near the headwaters of Allen Creek, while Brunswick Station anchors the northwestern corner of the quadrangle. The imagery highlights the stark contrast between the dense, wooded swamps like Middle Swamp and the planned development of the lakes region. Notable water bodies including Pretty Pond and the upper reaches of Orton Pond are visible, alongside numerous tributaries like Swain Branch that feed into the larger coastal basins.