1943 Map of Lewis Swamp

About this map

Green Swamp and the Little Green Swamp dominate this landscape, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Carolina coastal plain during the early 1940s. The map reveals a region defined by extensive wetlands and ridges, where human presence is concentrated at small interior settlements like Rabontown and Flowers Corner. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade in the south and an Old RR Grade elsewhere suggests the area's history of timber extraction, once a primary industry in these densely wooded boglands. This environment necessitated the naming of specific dry paths and landmarks, such as Big Bay Ridge and Gapway Ridge, which provided passage through the surrounding Lewis Swamp. Local community life is anchored by rural institutions like Christian Hope Ch and Shiloh Ch, while place names like Old Cumbee Place and Brier Patch provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of North Carolina.