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2010 Map of Grimesland

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Grimesland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Tar River winds through this coastal plain landscape, serving as the central geographical feature for the town of Grimesland. The surrounding terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways including Chicod Creek, Grindle Creek, and Tranters Creek, which carve through the low-lying timber and agricultural lands of Pitt County. Evidence of the area's rural development is visible in the clustering of namesake locations such as Hams Crossroads and Boyd Crossroads, which historically served as local transit and commerce hubs.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the placement of the Grimes Cemetery and Wesley Cemetery. The map also captures smaller communities like Bryan, Latham, and Black Jack, alongside distinct landmarks such as Yankee Hall. Large wetland areas like Cow Swamp, Cabin Branch, and Cross Swamp illustrate the significant natural drainage patterns that have long influenced road placement and settlement boundaries in this corner of North Carolina.