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2022 Map of Lewis Swamp

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lewis Swamp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lewis Swamp and the dense wetlands of Green Swamp dominate this coastal plain landscape along the border of Columbus and Brunswick counties. Small, isolated settlements like Rabontown, Batarora, and Prosper are connected by a network of rural routes such as Town Creek Rd NE and R R Richardson Rd. The terrain is characterized by a complex system of drainage features, including Gapway Swamp, Beaverdam Swamp, and Cherry Tree Swamp, interspersed with higher elevations like Big Bay Ridge and Gapway Ridge.

Unique ecological zones such as Buckhorn Savanna and Redwater Bay indicate the specific environmental character of this region. The map reveals how local geography is defined by named landforms like Brier Patch, Modes Island, and Sand Hill, while various creeks and branches, such as Town Cr, Livingston Cr, and Russells Cr, carve through the lowland interior. This detail serves as an excellent resource for understanding the rural development and hydrology of these southeastern North Carolina communities.