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2019 Map of Nakina

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The lowlands of Columbus County define this landscape, where small crossroads like Nakina and Antioch are surrounded by an extensive network of swamps and bays. The drainage pattern of the Carolina coastal plain is evident through features like Mollie Swamp, Cattail Bay, and White Marsh, which create a complex environment for local movement. This geography necessitated numerous small spans, including the Stanley Ford Bridge and the Pole Bridge, which connected disparate homesteads and farms.

Local family history is rooted in the small settlements of Needmore and Mollie, alongside several established burial grounds such as Stanley Cem and McKeithan Cem. The map reveals a transition from these agricultural and natural areas into industrial history near Chair Factory Rd, reflecting how the timber and manufacturing resources of the swamps shaped the local economy. The numerous bay features, such as Sand Pit Bay and Cypress Creek Bay, illustrate the unique geomorphology of the region.