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2013 Map of Grifton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Grifton and the surrounding river lowlands are defined by the convergence of Contentnea Cr and the Neuse River in this coastal plain landscape. The terrain is a network of water and wetlands, where named landings like Plank Landing, Pearce Landing, and Nelson Landing reflect a long history of river-based transport and access. Small, distinct communities such as Tick Bite, Closs, and West Crossroads are scattered across the higher ground between the swampy reaches of Eagle Swamp and the drainage of Snake Hole Br.

Extensive water management is evident through features like the Buckleberry Canal, Alligator Canal, and Cox Canal, which help navigate the low-lying drainage basins. The map captures a moment when the rural character remains intact, with large clearings like Clark Field and family-named roads such as Wiley Gaskins Rd and Maggie Hart Ln providing trace evidence of local land ownership and lineage for genealogical research.