1997 Map of Hoke

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Low-lying marshlands and industrial transport corridors define this coastal plain landscape where Beaufort, Washington, and Martin counties converge. The Norfolk Southern railroad runs north-south through the center of the sheet, passing through the small community of Hoke, which serves as a central point amidst the surrounding wetlands. This environment is dominated by expansive tracts like the East Dismal Swamp and Cabin Swamp, showing the persistent difficulty of drainage in the region despite a network of creeks including Welch Cr and Acre Swamp. Local transit and logging history is evidenced by named corridors such as Morris Tram Road, Diamond City Road, and Barber Road, while the cultural landscape is anchored by rural landmarks like Christian Hope Ch and Long Acre Chapel. Numerous unnamed Cem (cemeteries) are scattered along the higher ground of the ridges, offering valuable data points for genealogical research in this rural pocket of North Carolina.