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2010 Map of Murfreesboro

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Murfreesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Murfreesboro serves as the focal point of this coastal plain landscape, characterized by the winding course of the Meherrin River and its associated lowlands. The presence of the extensive Chowan University campus, including several named halls like Robert Marks Hall and Daniel Hall, marks the town as a significant educational center. Surrounding the urban core, the terrain is defined by complex water systems such as Worrell Millpond and Worrell Mill Swamp, which drain into the river.

Industrial and transport history is visible at Whorrells Millpond Dam and the various landings along the riverbank, including Shell Landing. Outlying settlements like Barretts Crossroads and Mapleton are linked by a network of rural routes, while the southern reaches are dominated by the swampy basins of Old Tree Swamp and Potecasi Creek. This survey captures the transition from a river-oriented trade hub to a modern collegiate and agricultural community.