1982 Map of Harrellsville

About this map

Harrellsville sits at the heart of this landscape, where the terrestrial terrain meets a complex system of waterways and swamps in northeastern North Carolina. The community is anchored by the Harrellsville Chapel and nearby Cherry Sch, reflecting a settled rural economy. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Wiccacon River, which flows past Cotton Island toward its confluence with the broad Chowan River. Along these riverbanks, small settlements and access points like Pettys Shore, Eure Landing, and Cedar Hill Landing suggest a long history of water-based transport and commerce. Inland, the map reveals a mosaic of agriculture and wetlands, including Flat Swamp and Chinkapin Swamp. Significant rural landmarks such as Newsome Store and Pilands Crossroads serve as navigational nodes, while several scattered Cem (cemeteries) provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracing local families in Hertford and Gates counties.