2016 Map of Halifax

About this map

The Roanoke River carves a sweeping path along the boundary between Halifax and Northampton counties, defining the landscape of this 2016 survey. On its western bank, the historic settlement of Halifax serves as a focal point, surrounded by a network of smaller communities including Pender, Ruggles, and Pea Hill. The terrain transition is marked by the broad flats of Occoneechee Neck to the east and the intricate waterways of Conoconnara Swamp to the south. This modern topographic study reveals a deeply agricultural character, dotted with family-named landmarks like the Johnston Farm Airport and remote locales such as Mud Castle. Local geography is further defined by the drainage of Quankey Cr and Little Quankey Cr, which meander toward the river through a region where rural roads like Old Chantilly Rd and Burgwin Rd trace long-standing land divisions and plantation boundaries.