1979 Map of Grimesland
USGS Topo · Published 1980About this map
Grimesland sits as a primary rail and road hub in this late 1970s landscape, positioned where the Norfolk Southern line bisects the territory. The surrounding coastal plain is defined by a dense network of watercourse drainage including Chicod Creek, Bear Creek, and Grindle Creek, all feeding into the meandering Tar River. This riverine environment supported early riverfront locations like Yankee Hall and Pactolus, while the interior shows a transition toward timber and agriculture, evidenced by naming conventions for expansive wetlands like Chicod Swamp and Cow Swamp.
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