2013 Map of Pinetops

About this map

Pinetops and Macclesfield anchor this portion of the coastal plain, where the landscape is defined by the slow drainage of the Cokey Swamp and the winding course of Town Cr. The mapping reveals a distinct network of crossroads settlements and family-named communities like Saint Lewis, Mercer, and Wiggins Crossroads, many of which developed along the rural road system that connects these small agricultural hubs. The presence of Faith Baptist Church Rd and several named mill branches, including Bynum Mill Cr and Sasnett Mill Br, points to the historical importance of local congregations and water-powered industries in shaping the social and economic geography of the area. This 2013 survey preserves the layout of local connectors such as Temperance Hall Rd and Shallingtons Mill Rd, which trace older paths through the fields and wetlands of Edgecombe County.