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2016 Map of Old Ford

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Old Ford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Old Ford and its surrounding wetlands define this landscape where the Martin Co and Beaufort Co lines intersect. The area is characterized by a high concentration of named swamps and branches, including the expansive Bear Grass Swamp and Gum Swamp, which transition into narrower waterways like Smithwick Cr and Aggie Run. This network of wetlands historically influenced the settlement pattern, pushing communities to higher ground at junctions such as Batts Crossroads and Stallings Crossroads.

Cultural landmarks and family-named roads provide a dense layer of local history, with the Tices Community Cem and clusters at Smithwick and Coreys Crossroads marking the human footprint. The road network, including Smithwick Creek Church Rd and Piney Grove Church Rd, points to the central role of community parishes in organizing this rural landscape between the headwaters of Hardison Mill Cr and Old Ford Swamp.