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1997 Map of Mooretown

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Mooretown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Northeast Cape Fear River dominates this corner of Pender County, serving as the central artery for a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and riparian corridors. Small rural hubs like Mooretown are positioned near the water, while religious and community anchors such as Mt Rena Ch and the Union Chapel Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogical research. The eastern half of the map is largely occupied by the Holly Shelter State Wildlife Management Area, a massive conservation tract containing Holly Shelter Bay and the Holly Shelter Swamp.

Evidence of local industry is visible through the presence of a Quarry and various sandpits near the riverbanks. The winding paths of Pike Creek, Merricks Creek, and Harrisons Creek feed into the main river system, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the coastal plain. Recreational areas like Lanes Ferry Park mark the interface between the local population and the river, while the Pender Co and Hanover Co boundary line crosses the southernmost portion of the survey.