2022 Map of Merry Hill

About this map

Bertie County's coastal plain landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and sluggish streams in this modern survey. The area around Merry Hill and Midway is characterized by its reliance on a road network that often follows the high ground between extensive lowlands. Significant drainage systems like Salmon Creek and Eastmost Swamp dominate the eastern and southern portions of the map, while Flat Swamp and Cricket Swamp weave through the central interior. These features illustrate the geographic constraints on settlement in this part of North Carolina, where agriculture and small communities like Mount Gould and Taylors Store developed around the edges of these persistent water systems. Road names such as Bethany Church Rd and Ashland Church Rd suggest the historical locations of local congregations that have served as community anchors for generations.