2019 Map of McDonald

About this map

Fairmont sits at the southern edge of this Robeson County landscape, where the town's grid meets a complex network of wetlands and drainage basins. The area is defined by the numerous low-lying swamp systems that divide the terrain, including the broad Ashpole Swamp and Horn Camp Swamp. These natural features have historically shaped the layout of local infrastructure, as seen in the winding paths of State Rd 1156 and Back Swamp Rd as they navigate around the Lumber River and its tributaries like Scotts Mill Branch. Small rural centers such as Elrod, Raynham, and McDonald serve as crossroads for the surrounding agricultural lands. The presence of Adams Airport indicates the modern utility of these relatively level plains, while numerous family-named routes like Henry Berry Rd and Cummings Rd offer a look into the local genealogy and land-use history of the region.