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2019 Map of Lewis Swamp

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Green Swamp and Lewis Swamp dominate this coastal plain landscape along the border of Columbus and Brunswick counties. Small, rural settlements such as Batarora, Rabontown, and Brier Patch occupy the higher ground between these extensive wetland systems. The topography is defined by subtle rises like Gapway Ridge and Big Bay Ridge, which separate the various pocosin and savanna environments.

Drainage networks including Town Creek, Hood Creek, and Livingston Creek weave through the lowlands, reflecting a complex hydrologic system that includes the Buckhorn Savanna and Little Green Swamp. Researchers will find a network of rural routes such as Town Creek Road NE and Lewis Swamp Road NE that connect these isolated communities. The map also identifies local landmarks like Redwater Bay and Modes Island, providing a detailed look at the interface between the dense swamps and the small-scale agricultural and residential clearings of southeastern North Carolina.