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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 across the center of this landscape, its path defined by numerous bends and the accompanying Dunbar Bridge. The region shows a dense concentration of rural communities and crossroads, many named for local families, including Hartsease, Hartsboro, and Bullucks Crossroads. The economy and social life of the late 20th century are visible through features like the Rocky Mount Fairgrounds and the Drive-in Theater near the western edge.

Transport is anchored by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which cuts through the southern half of the map, serving small settlements such as Kingsboro. Dozens of local landmarks provide rich detail for genealogists, from the Pittman Grove Ch to the Bulluck Cem. The terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands and drainage systems like Buck Swamp and Cokey Swamp, interspersed with man-made features such as Wiggins Lake and Nobles Millpond.