2016 Map of Pembroke

About this map

Pembroke serves as the cultural and educational anchor of this Robeson County landscape, dominated by the campus of the Univ of N Carolina at Pembroke. The surrounding terrain is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and watercourses, including the Lumber River, Moss Neck Swamp, and Bear Swamp, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of the region. Small communities such as Pates, Prospect, and Moss Neck are scattered across the quadrangle, connected by a dense web of local roads like Prospect Rd and Buie Philadelphus Rd. The map illustrates a rural environment where the proximity to the river and swamp systems influenced the development of distinct locales like Buie and Red Banks. This 2016 survey documents the modern layout of these historic settlements, showing the persistent relationship between the community and the low-lying, hydrologically complex coastal plain.