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2019 Map of Murfreesboro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Meherrin River defines the landscape north of Murfreesboro, winding through a river valley that historically served as a boundary between Northampton and Hertford counties. This late-2010s survey illustrates a region where small agricultural hamlets like Como and Mapleton are connected by a network of rural roads, many of which still carry local family names such as Will Stephenson Rd and Stanley Barnes Rd. In the town of Murfreesboro itself, the presence of the College suggests the area's long-standing role as an educational and cultural center for the surrounding farmland.

Water management and drainage patterns are prominent, evidenced by Worrell Millpond and the extensive Old Tree Swamp. To the south and east, the terrain is marked by smaller tributaries including Potecasi Creek and Bells Br, while Hills Bridge marks a specific crossing point at the southeastern edge of the quadrangle. This layout reflects a typical North Carolina coastal plain settlement pattern, where town development is tightly clustered near river bends and mill sites.