2013 Map of Pike Road

About this map

Pike Road and its surrounding landscape reflect the highly engineered drainage systems of Beaufort County, defined by a rigid grid of agricultural canals such as Number Three Canal and the Oregon Canal. This 2013 survey shows the persistent influence of former rail lines on the local geography, with locations like Sixth Siding, Johnson Siding, and Sixteen Mile Siding marking points along the Railroad Bed Rd. These sidings, once vital for moving timber or crops, remain as key identifiers in a rural area characterized by large-scale farming and swamp management. Local commerce and infrastructure are anchored by Morrisons Store and aviation facilities like Donald's Air Park Inc. To the northwest, the Van Swamp Bridge and Tareover Bridge provide crossing points for travelers navigating the wet terrain, while the settlement of Wenona sits at a crossroads of these historic drainage and transit corridors.