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2022 Map of Jason

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Jason
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Nahunta Swamp and its many tributaries, including The Slough and Fort Run, dominate this section of the coastal plain. The landscape is defined by its low-lying hydrology, where water bodies like the Long Shoal River and Little Marsh River wind through a patchwork of agricultural lands and wooded wetlands such as Tyson Marsh. Small rural hubs are scattered throughout the region, often centered on historic intersections like Shines Crossroads and Cokers Crossroads.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground between these drainage systems, with the communities of Jason, Parkstown, and Hood Swamp serving as focal points for the local rural population. Evidence of long-standing family landholdings and local history can be found in the naming of thoroughfares such as Kearney Cemetery Rd and Peanut Rd, reflecting the agrarian roots and family-centric development of the area.