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2022 Map of Nakina

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Nakina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Nakina and the surrounding coastal plain of Columbus County are defined by an intricate network of wetlands and scattered family settlements. The landscape is characterized by numerous bays and swamps, such as Big Bay, Cattail Bay, and the extensive Beaver Dam Swamp in the north. These natural depressions and drainages, including Mollie Swamp and Gum Swamp, have historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads, creating a pattern of dispersed communities connected by winding routes like Poley Bridge Church Rd and Lee Ward Rd.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family burial grounds, including Monroe Stanley Cem, McKeithan Cem, and Watts Cem. These sites, alongside small hubs like Needmore, Antioch, and Mollie, provide concrete points of reference for tracing local lineage in this corner of North Carolina. The map also highlights the importance of timber and water management in the area, seen through features like Cypress Cr and White Marsh.