2019 Map of Old Ford

About this map

Old Ford and several dispersed agricultural communities sit at the heart of this coastal plain landscape along the border of Martin and Beaufort counties. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and drainage systems, where Bear Grass Swamp and Old Ford Swamp dominate the low-lying reaches. These water bodies, along with Smithwick Creek and Horsepen Swamp, dictate the pattern of rural settlement and road placement. Significant for family historians, the area is punctuated by several longstanding junctions including Batts Crossroads, Stallings Crossroads, and Coreys Crossroads. Near the northern boundary, the Tices Community Cem sits close to Smithwick, serving as a vital landmark for genealogical research in this quiet stretch of Eastern North Carolina.