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2019 Map of Mooretown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Northeast Cape Fear River dominates this landscape in Pender County, weaving through a dense network of wetlands and tidal tributaries near the settlement of Mooretown. This modern survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the coastal plain, where the river meets slow-moving waters like Harrisons Creek and Trumpeter Swamp. The local geography is defined by these watercourses and the broad expanse of Holly Shelter Bay to the northeast.

Local history is anchored by family-named sites such as Ashe Cem, while the road network reveals the area's rural character through routes like Old Plantation Rd, Moore Town Rd, and Shaw Hwy. The southern boundary of the map follows the winding path of the river as it marks the border between Pender Co and New Hanover Co, providing a clear view of the natural divisions that have long shaped local land use and transportation.