2022 Map of Hobgood

About this map

The town of Hobgood anchors this region of the coastal plain, where the local economy and geography are defined by its position at the intersection of several counties. Located at the meeting point of Halifax, Edgecombe, and Martin counties, the area is characterized by a high concentration of family cemeteries and crossroad settlements. These small community nodes, including Roseneath, Mullins Crossroads, and Braswells Crossroads, suggest a landscape historically tied to localized agriculture and lineage. Low-lying wetlands such as Cow Haul Swamp, Marsh Swamp, and Etheridge Swamp create natural divisions between the higher ground where these settlements and family plots, like the Leggett House Cem and Bland Cem, are situated. The presence of Ellis Airport and the street grid of Scotland Neck to the north indicate the continued modern development of these rural hubs within a traditional North Carolina landscape.