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2016 Map of Phillips Crossroads

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Phillips Crossroads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Trent River meanders through the heart of this Jones County landscape, defining the rural character of coastal North Carolina during the mid-2010s. Small community centers like Phillips Crossroads and Pollocks serve as focal points for a network of country roads, while the settlement of Comfort marks the southwestern corner. The geography is characterized by intricate drainage systems, including Chinquapin Br and Beaver Cr, which feed into the river basin.

A notable environmental feature is the White Oak Pocosin, a distinct wetland ecosystem that occupies the southern portion of the map. Historical crossing points are well-documented by several named structures such as Wilcox Bridge, Perry Bridge, and Free Bridge, which facilitate travel across the river and its tributaries. Local genealogists may find interest in family-named landmarks like Phillips Ln, Gene Powers Blvd, and Killingworth Rd, which reflect the long-standing land ownership and residential patterns of the area.