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2016 Map of Hollister

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hollister
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hollister and the surrounding borderlands of Warren and Halifax Counties are defined by a complex network of creeks and small family settlements. The landscape is dominated by the drainage of Little Fishing Creek and its many tributaries, including Reedy Creek and Porter Creek. Small communities like Old Bethlehem, Arcola, and Odell are connected by a dense web of rural routes such as Embro Odell Rd and Tutelo Rd, reflecting the historical settlement patterns of this North Carolina region.

Topographically, the southeastern portion of the map transitions toward the elevated terrain of Medoc Mountain. Water features such as Ruders Pond and Quails Pond are interspersed among the low-lying wetlands of Bear Swamp. The naming of roads like Zion Hill Cemetery Rd and Spruills Bridge Rd provides specific targets for local historians and genealogists researching the families and crossroads that have long anchored this area.