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1997 Map of Phillips Crossroads

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Phillips Crossroads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Trent River meanders through this Jones County landscape, defining a region where dense wetlands and traditional rural settlements meet. To the south, the expansive White Oak Pocosin and the managed timberlands of the Hofmann Forest dominate the terrain, illustrating the coastal plain's characteristic boggy environment. This 1997 photo-inspection records a network of small communities and family-named landmarks, such as Phillips Crossroads and Pollocks, that have long anchored this agricultural and timber-producing area.

Local history is preserved through numerous small houses of worship and community centers, including Academy Green Ch, Haughton Chapel, and Stones Chapel. The map details the intricate drainage system supporting the river, from Deep Bottom Br in the north to Cypress Creek near the settlement of Comfort. These watercourses, along with the Jarman Water Tank and various gaging stations, highlight the ongoing importance of water management in this low-lying North Carolina interior.