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1981 Map of Hartsease

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Hartsease
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Tar River meanders through the heart of this coastal plain landscape, defining the agricultural and social geography of Edgecombe County. The river's winding course is flanked by extensive wetlands like Buck Swamp and Cokey Swamp, while the upland areas are dotted with small crossroads communities and rural institutions. The infrastructure of the early 1980s is visible in the alignment of the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which links Kingsboro and Hartsboro, serving as a primary transportation artery through the region.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by numerous small churches and family burial grounds, such as Pittman Grove Ch and the Old Town Cem. The map documents a blend of traditional land use and modern developments, from the Nobles Millpond to the Rocky Mount Fairgrounds and a local Drive-in Theater. These details provide a clear view of the area's transition between established farming settlements like Wrendale and Dunbar and the growing industrial and recreational footprint near the county's western edge.