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2013 Map of Pireway

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pireway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bethel and Pine Level anchor the northern reaches of this coastal plain landscape, where the geography is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and drainage basins. The area is dominated by the sprawling Grissett Swamp, which stretches across the center of the quadrangle, and the Big Cypress Swamp, necessitating numerous crossings such as the Ramsey Ford Bridges and Cane Break Bridges. Settlement patterns follow the higher ground between these waterways, forming small communities like Guideway, Dulah, and Butler Crossroads.

In the southeast, the Waccamaw River cuts through the terrain near Pireway, while small aviation hubs like Carolina Bay Airport and Cox Field Airport suggest the modern connectivity of this rural region. The map reveals a transition from traditional swamp-bound settlements to more modern infrastructure, with family names preserved in landmarks like the Eddie Ford Bridges. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of how these historic North Carolina and South Carolina borderlands have maintained their distinct rural character through careful navigation of the surrounding swamps.