2016 Map of Hobbsville

About this map

The Perquimans River and its surrounding wetlands form the heart of this landscape along the border of Gates, Perquimans, and Chowan counties. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the massive reach of the Great Dismal Swamp, a terrain that has historically shaped the agricultural and settlement patterns of this coastal plain region. Numerous crossroads communities like Joppa, Hickory Crossroads, and Keys Crossroads are linked by a network of rural routes, including Sandy Cross Rd and Joppa Rd. For those researching local families, several established burial sites are documented, including Riddicks Grove Cem, Piney Woods Cem, and Chappells Hill Cem. The map reveals a transition from the swampy lowlands to more settled areas near Belvidere and Hobbsville, where the geography supports both small-scale farming and the preservation of long-standing community names like Sign Pine and Trotville.