2022 Map of Palmyra

About this map

The Roanoke River carves a sharp, winding boundary through this coastal plain landscape, separating Halifax and Martin counties from Bertie County. The settlement of Palmyra serves as a central point for local families, with numerous burial grounds such as Palmyra Cem and Hyman Cem nearby. Further south, Mount Pilgrim sits at the junction of Iron Mine Spring Rd and Smith Rd, surrounded by ancestral sites like Griffin Cem and Mizell Cem. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by a complex network of wetlands and seasonal waterways, including Thompson Gut, Big Swash, and Matthew Slough. This intricate hydrography, featuring named basins like Blue Hole Swamp, suggests a terrain heavily influenced by the shifting channels and periodic flooding of the river system.