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2013 Map of Kenly West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Kenly West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pine Level and the surrounding Johnston County countryside are defined by a complex network of small waterways and historic rural junctions. The Little River meanders through the landscape, joined by numerous tributaries such as Buffalo Cr, Big Br, and Burnt Stocking Br. This drainage pattern influenced the placement of early settlements and mills, such as Lowell Mill situated near the river's path.

Concentrated around the intersection of modern transit corridors and traditional routes, towns like Micro and Kenly maintain their distinct identities alongside smaller crossroads communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the spatial relationships between Beulahtown, Bagley, and the aptly named Crumplers Crossroads or Rains Crossroads. The map captures the area as it transitioned into the early 21st century, showing the persistence of rural landmarks like the Oak Grove Inn amidst a grid of legacy roads including Old Beulah Rd and Old Highway 22.