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2016 Map of Mintonsville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mintonsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Chowan River dominates this coastal plain landscape, winding through a complex network of wetlands including Honey Pot Swamp and several significant tributaries like Bennett Creek. This region, where the boundaries of Gates, Hertford, and Chowan counties converge, is defined by its numerous small communities and crossroads. Settlements such as Mintonsville, Walton Crossroads, and Powell Crossroads are connected by a web of rural routes like Carters Rd and Virginia Rd.

Historical river access is evidenced by Cannon Ferry, while the interior landscape is punctuated by water features such as Taylor Millpond and Welsh Pond. To the south, Holiday Island and Cow Island sit within the broad waters of the Chowan. The map provides a detailed view of the small-scale agricultural and community hubs that have long anchored this corner of North Carolina, from Mitchells Fork in the north to Icaria in the southeast.