2016 Map of Harrells

About this map

Harrells sits at the junction of several rural routes in a landscape defined by the low-lying wetlands of the coastal plain. The Black River winds through the southwestern portion of the sheet, crossed by the notable Newkirks Bridge. This area is characterized by an extensive network of small family and community cemeteries, including the Iron Mine Burial-Park and Royal Chapel Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Sampson County. The terrain is notably marked by geological depressions known locally as bays, such as Bear Bay and Gap Bay, which punctuate the timber and agricultural lands between Ezzelltown and Newtons Crossroads. The map captures the quiet, dispersed settlement pattern of the region, where numerous small creeks like Bulltail Cr and Mill Cr drain toward the river.