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2013 Map of Parkton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Parkton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Parkton and Lumber Bridge anchor this portion of the North Carolina coastal plain, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and small watercourses. The drainage patterns are clearly visible through the winding paths of Bogue Swamp, Dunns Marsh, and Little Marsh Swamp, which intersect with various agricultural and residential developments. In the northern reaches, Rockfish sits near the banks of Rockfish Creek, a significant waterway that feeds into several local landmarks including Kings Pond and Upchurches Pond.

Regional aviation is represented by E T Field Airport and Hall Field Airport, while community and youth landmarks like the Upchurch Boy Scout Camp and Rockfish Camp indicate the area's role in local recreation. The map also captures several rural settlements such as Sandy Grove and Arabia, connected by a grid of named roads like Old Wire Rd and Galatia Church Rd. These features reflect a community where traditional land use and modern infrastructure coexist alongside the natural flow of the local swamp systems.