2019 Map of Oak City

About this map

Oak City and the small town of Hassell anchor this eastern North Carolina landscape, where the flat coastal plain is deeply defined by intricate wetland networks. Significant hydrologic features like Etheridge Swamp and Ross Swamp dominate the northern and southern sectors, respectively, while the waters of Conoho Cr and Crisp Cr carve low-lying paths across the terrain. The map reveals a rural economy organized around family-named farm roads and crossroads, including Mayo Farm Rd and Wilsons Store Rd. Situated along the border of Martin and Edgecombe counties, the area's development follows the higher ground between these swampy drainages. The grid of Oak City shows a concentrated residential core compared to the more linear settlement pattern of Hassell, illustrating the regional reliance on traditional road corridors like Hassell Rd and Hines Rd.