2013 Map of Juniper Creek

About this map

Clewis Corner and Big Curve anchor this low-lying landscape in Columbus County, where a network of ridge-and-swamp terrain defines the local geography. The map reveals an intricate hydrological system including Alligator Swamp, Second Cross Swamp, and First Cross Swamp, all feeding into the winding path of Juniper Creek. These wetlands are punctuated by higher ground such as Bee Tree Ridge, Schoolhouse Ridge, and Grays Ridge, which traditionally served as the primary sites for human activity and agriculture. Named clearances like Ward Field, Bennett Little Field, and Millpond Field illustrate the long-standing land use patterns in this coastal plain environment. The presence of Tram Road suggests the historical importance of timber or industrial transit through these bottomlands, connecting remote points like Hoy Savanna and The Opening to more established local routes.