2016 Map of Nixonton

About this map

Durants Neck extends into the meeting of coastal waters where the Perquimans River and Little River define the local geography. This maritime landscape in northeastern North Carolina is characterized by intricate wetlands like Great Run Swamp and a network of tidal creeks, including Halls Creek and Deep Creek. The interior is dotted with small rural settlements such as Woodville, Nixonton, and New Hope, which reflect a long history of agricultural and river-based community life. Genealogists and local researchers will find several family-named burial sites across the terrain, including Wilson Cem, Godfrey Cem, and Jackson Cem. The map illustrates how modern roads like the Old Hertford Hwy and Okisko Rd follow the high ground between the drainage basins of Sutton Cr and Muddy Creek.