2013 Map of Old Ford

About this map

Old Ford and its surrounding crossroads serve as the primary hubs in this agricultural pocket of Beaufort County. The landscape is heavily defined by a dense network of slow-moving water bodies, including Bear Grass Swamp and Gum Swamp, which influenced the placement of early settlements and road alignments. Established rural junctions such as Batts Crossroads and Stallings Crossroads highlight the historical importance of these meeting points for the farming community. Farther north, the community of Smithwick sits near the headwaters of Smithwick Cr. The map details numerous family-named roads, such as Arthur Corey Rd and Wilbur Roberson Rd, which provide valuable clues for genealogists tracking local landownership and lineage in this coastal plain region.