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2010 Map of Lyman

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lyman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cypress Creek and the low-lying wetlands of Duplin County define this rural landscape near the turn of the 21st century. The map centers on small farming communities and family settlements such as Lyman, Fountain, and Gurganus, which are connected by a network of local roads including Fountaintown Rd and Cedar Fork Rd. The hydraulic character of the region is evident in the complex drainage systems of Back Swamp and Ninemile Creek, which meander through the flat coastal plain.

A notable landmark in this largely agricultural area is the Fountain Airport, positioned north of the Fountain settlement. The map reveals the persistence of family names in the local geography, seen in features like Lee Baysden Pond and numerous private lanes. The pattern of development follows the high ground between the various branches and creeks, showing a traditional North Carolina settlement pattern where road networks avoid the dense swampy bottoms of Tenmile Creek and Big Branch.