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2019 Map of Mingo

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mingo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Plain View and Mingo anchor this section of North Carolina's Coastal Plain, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and family homesteads. The topography is notably marked by the Beaverdam Dismal and numerous drainage systems like Starlins Swamp and Slumping Run, which reflect the historic challenges of managing water in this agricultural region. For genealogists, the map is a vital resource, identifying several specific family-named burial sites including Lee Cem, Naylor Cem, and Jackson Cem.

The local geography is further characterized by scattered water features like Williams Lake, Naylor Pond, and Tart Millpond, which often indicate former mill sites or localized water management. Roads such as Union Grove Church Rd and Lees Chapel Church Rd suggest the cultural centers of the community, while the junction of Sampson Co, Harnett Co, and Cumberland Co in the northwest corner highlights the administrative boundaries that have shaped local property and family records for generations.