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2016 Map of Grimesland

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Grimesland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Tar River corridor defines this portion of Pitt and Beaufort counties, where the community of Grimesland sits along the southern bank. The landscape is heavily influenced by the hydraulic network of the Inner Coastal Plain, featuring extensive wetlands and named drainages such as Grindle Creek, Chicod Creek, and Cow Swamp. Settlement patterns follow the higher ground between these watercourses, with established crossroads like Hams Crossroads and Boyd Crossroads serving as local hubs.

Genealogists can identify specific land-use markers including the Grimes Cem and Wesley Cem, while several rural clusters such as Pactolus and Latham appear in the northern reaches. The layout of the road network, including family-named routes like Mobleys Bridge Rd and J C Galloway Rd, provides a clear view of contemporary rural infrastructure and property boundaries in this part of eastern North Carolina.