2013 Map of Merry Hill

About this map

Merry Hill and the surrounding coastal plain of Bertie County are defined by an intricate network of wetlands and low-lying watercourses. This landscape is crisscrossed by several substantial swamplands, including Cricket Swamp, Eastmost Swamp, and the interestingly named Bloody Fork. The settlement pattern is characterized by numerous historic crossroads and small communities that have long served the local agricultural economy. These include Taylors Store, Ashland, and Todds Crossroads, which are connected by a web of local roads such as Bethany Church Rd and Capeheart Church Rd. In the northeast, Mount Gould sits near the headwaters of the regional drainage system, while Salmon Cr and Wading Place Cr drain the southern reaches. The presence of these named water bodies and traditional road junctions reflects a long-standing rural infrastructure adapted to the region's unique hydrology.