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2013 Map of Grantham

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Grantham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Neuse River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, its path mirrored by numerous tributaries such as Moccasin Cr and Kennedy Mill Br. This corner of Wayne County is defined by a deep-rooted agricultural and rural character, anchored by the settlement of Grantham. The map reveals a network of roads named for local families and landmarks, such as Stevens Mill Rd and Manley Grove Church Rd, suggesting the historical importance of milling and community gathering points in the area's development.

Aviation and recreation are also represented through the presence of Scottbrook Farm Airport and Cox-Grantham Airfield, while the wooded areas near Camp Wacoboc provide a contrast to the surrounding cleared fields. From the small settlement at Cox Mill to the winding course of Johnson Br, the map captures a rural North Carolina community as it appeared in the early 21st century, prior to significant modern expansion.