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1980 Map of Kenansville

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Kenansville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Kenansville serves as the focal point of this coastal plain survey, situated where the high ground meets an intricate network of wetlands. The town's institutional character is evident through the presence of the Courthouse, Hospital, and educational centers like the James Sprunt Institute and Smith Jr High Sch. The surrounding landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Buckskin Swamp and Grove Creek Swamp wrapping around the northern and eastern edges of the settlement.

Outside the main town center, the area is dotted with small communities and landmarks such as Theodore, Lynette, and the P B Raiford Airport. A significant number of rural spiritual centers are recorded here, including Pearsall Chapel, Big Zion Ch, and Dobson Chapel, reflecting the distributed settlement pattern common to this part of North Carolina. The dense concentration of unmarked cemeteries scattered throughout the farmland and near Elder Creek provides critical documentation for genealogical research and local history.