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2011 Map of Newport

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Newport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Newport sits at the heart of this coastal Carolina landscape, where the Newport River and its numerous tributaries like Blakes Branch and Smiths Swamp Branch carve through the low-lying terrain. The map documents the intricate drainage network of the region, from the Money Island Swamp to the expansive waters of Mortons-Mill Pond and Mill Pond. These water bodies historically shaped the settlement patterns and local industry of the area, as evidenced by the placement of North Harlowe and Harlowe near the headwaters of Clubfoot Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks such as the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery near Hancock Creek or the Newport Cemetery closer to the town center. The road network, including names like Cyrus Pollard Rd and Fonnie Elliott Rd, provides a detailed record of the community's mid-century expansion and the prominent local names associated with the rural tracts between Union Point and the swampy margins of Little Creek Swamp.