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1962 Map of Palmyra

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Palmyra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Roanoke River dominates this 1962 landscape, carving a wide path through the fertile borderlands where Halifax, Bertie, and Martin Counties meet. The settlement of Palmyra and the adjacent Palmyra Station serve as the focal point for local agriculture, situated along the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. The map reveals a dense network of family and community landmarks, particularly on the western bluffs above the river bottoms. These include Roanoke Ch, Jones Chapel, and several family burial grounds such as Charleston Cem and Hyman Cem.

To the east of the river, the terrain shifts abruptly into the low-lying expanse of the Big Swash and Woodville areas. This bottomland is defined by intricate waterways like Matthew Slough, Blue Hole Swamp, and Kiahs Gut. The contrast between the upland farming plots and the vast, wooded wetlands highlights the historical reliance on the river's seasonal patterns and the proximity of the rail line for transporting timber or crops.