2019 Map of Pembroke

About this map

The town of Pembroke serves as the central hub of this Robeson County landscape, where the intersection of major roads and rail lines historically shaped the local economy. The geography is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and drainage systems, including Moss Neck Swamp and the meandering Lumber River to the south. Surrounding settlements like Pates, Prospect, and Moss Neck are connected by a grid of rural routes such as Prospect Rd and Deep Branch Rd, reflecting a pattern of agricultural development and dispersed residential communities. Local hydrology is particularly prominent, with numerous named branches and swamps like Watering Hole Swamp and Bear Swamp punctuating the low-lying terrain. These water features dictated the placement of early crossings and the layout of the region's farms and timberlands throughout the late twentieth century.