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2010 Map of Kelly

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Kelly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The Cape Fear River dominates this Bladen County landscape, winding past low-lying bluffs and river bends that have shaped local transit and settlement for generations. The community of East Arcadia and the smaller Sandyfield sit south of the river, while Kelly is positioned to the north, served by the Kelly Post Office. These riverfront settlements remain connected by historic crossing points like Elwells Ferry, a rare surviving river ferry service that links N Elwell Ferry Rd to the southern bank.

Local family history is centered around landmarks such as Holmes Hill Cemetery and Graham Chapel Cemetry, which anchor the rural roads throughout the quadrangle. The topography is defined by numerous tributaries and points including Beaverdam Creek, Kings Bluff, and Grays Point, alongside hydraulic markers like White Oak Dam and Natmore Dam. Roads such as Browntown Rd and Schoolhouse Rd provide a clear view of the dispersed residential patterns typical of this riverine region.