The Chowan River defines the northern reaches of this coastal plain landscape, where the water gives way to the expansive wetlands of Cotton Island and the winding Wiccacon River. This 2019 survey documents the rural character of Hertford County, centered on the historic town of Harrellsville and surrounding agricultural crossroads. The presence of Pettys Shore and the crossing at Chinkapin Bridge reflects a long-standing reliance on the local waterways and low-lying drainages like Chinkapin Swamp and Flat Swamp.
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1904 · Edenton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Beckford
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1907 · Beckford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Winton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Beckford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Edenton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Edenton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Norfolk
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1981 · Merchants Millpond
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Gatesville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000