1981 Map of Hamilton

About this map

The Roanoke River carves a sharp, meandering path through the heart of the landscape here, defining the boundary between Bertie Co and Martin Co. This region is characterized by a complex network of wetlands, including Broadneck Swamp and Town Swamp, which likely influenced the historical pattern of settlement on the higher ground of the river’s southern banks. The town of Hamilton serves as the primary hub, where local infrastructure such as the Edna Andrews Sch and a Boat Ramp indicate a community tied to the river. Genealogists and local historians will find an exceptional density of country churches and small burial grounds scattered throughout the rural outskirts, from Lynch Chapel in the west to Chapel Hill Ch and Cedar Grove Ch further south. Smaller settlements like Huskanaw and Ballard anchor the agricultural and wooded interior south of Conoho Creek.