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2022 Map of Greenville NE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Greenville NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The agricultural plains of Pitt County northeast of Greenville are defined by a network of low-lying wetlands and scattered rural crossroads. Small settlements such as Stokes, Staton, and Whichard anchor the landscape, connected by a dense web of roads named for local families and landmarks. The terrain is notably intersected by watercourses like Grindle Creek, Briery Swamp, and Hunting Run, which dictate the placement of farms and transit routes.

Insight into the region's 21st-century development is visible in the transition from the city limits of Greenville near House to the more traditional rural reaches along Sweet Gum Grove Church Rd. The survival of family-named thoroughfares like Alexander Brown Rd and David Nobles Rd suggests a landscape where historic land ownership patterns remain legible despite modern infrastructure changes. The presence of Stokes Elementary School Rd highlights the central role of the Stokes community for the surrounding countryside.