Loading map...

2013 Map of Halifax

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Halifax stands as the central settlement in this region, positioned near the significant bend of the Roanoke River. The landscape is defined by its low-lying hydrology, where the river meets the vast Occoneechee Neck and the winding Conoconnara Swamp to the south. Small, localized communities such as Pender, Ruggles, and Pea Hill are scattered along the primary north-south corridors, while the oddly named Mud Castle occupies the northern reaches near Occoneechee Cr.

The rural character of the county is evident in the network of local roads and family-named landmarks like the Johnston Farm Airport. Tributaries such as Quankey Cr and Little Quankey Cr drain into the Roanoke, shaping the placement of early homesteads and transport routes. This survey provides a clear look at the proximity between established towns and the persistent wetlands of Marsh Swamp, illustrating how the natural geography has guided development in this part of eastern North Carolina.