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2019 Map of Johns

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Johns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Laurinburg and the surrounding agricultural lands of Scotland and Robeson Counties are defined by a complex network of blackwater streams and wetlands near the South Carolina border. The landscape is characterized by the meandering paths of Leith Creek, Shoe Heel Cr, and Cabin Branch, which drain through a mosaic of woodlots and fields. Significant local landmarks include Saint Andrews College Lake and the nearby Stewartsville Cem, which serve as anchors for the community's history and education.

Rural crossroads such as Hasty and Johns represent the traditional settlement pattern of this region, oriented along historical transport routes like Johns Rd and Barnes Bridge Rd. The intersection of state and county lines, including the North Carolina South Carolina border, highlights the map's role in documenting geopolitical boundaries amidst the natural flow of the Bull Branch and Little Bull Branch watersheds.