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2016 Map of Palmyra

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Roanoke River serves as the dominant geographical boundary for this eastern North Carolina landscape, separating Halifax County from Bertie and Martin counties. This low-lying riverine environment is defined by an intricate network of waterways and wetlands, including the extensive Kehukee Swamp, Cypress Swamp, and Big Swash. The presence of numerous secondary channels like Thompson Gut and Kiahs Gut highlights a topography shaped by seasonal water movement and drainage into the Roanoke basin.

Small communities and rural homesteads are scattered across the higher ground, anchored by the settlement at Palmyra and the residential cluster of Charleston. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is exceptionally dense with family-named burial sites, such as Hyman Cem, Stephenson Cem, and Mizell Cem. These landmarks, along with established rural routes like Woodstock Farm Rd and Iron Mine Spring Rd, offer a detailed look at the persistent land-use patterns in this agricultural and timber-producing region.