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2019 Map of Leonards Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Creswell serves as the primary inland hub of this coastal landscape, situated south of the sprawling wetlands that characterize Washington County. The transition from the more developed southern corridor near Scuppernong to the water-dominated northern reaches illustrates the enduring influence of the local hydrology on settlement patterns. The northern shoreline along Albemarle Sound is punctuated by Leonards Point and Laurel Point, with access provided by landings such as Newberry Lndg.

The interior of the quadrangle is largely defined by the vast drainage systems of Big Swamp and Indian Swamp, which dictate the winding paths of rural roads like Pea Ridge Rd. Minor clusters of habitation at Davenport Forks and Pea Ridge highlight the historical reliance on elevated ground within the low-lying coastal plain. These communities remain connected through a network of family-named routes such as Jones White Rd and Davenport Fork Rd, reflecting a landscape deeply rooted in local lineage.