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2016 Map of Lewis Swamp

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lewis Swamp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Green Swamp and Lewis Swamp dominate this coastal plain landscape, defining a region where water and land are intimately connected. Small settlements like Batarora, Rabontown, and Prosper are positioned along the periphery of these expansive wetlands, connected by a network of rural routes such as Town Creek Rd and Green Hill Rd NE. The topography is characterized by subtle elevations and sandy ridges, including Big Bay Ridge, Gapway Ridge, and Sand Hill, which provided stable ground for early inhabitants and agricultural efforts.

Waterways like Town Cr, Livingston Cr, and Beaverdam Swamp snake through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the Columbus and Brunswick County border. Unique ecological features such as the Buckhorn Savanna and Ready Branch Opening highlight the distinctive vegetation and natural clearings of this North Carolina territory. For genealogists and local historians, these family-named roads and landmarks provide essential clues to the historical land use and settlement patterns of the area.