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2016 Map of Plymouth West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Roanoke River dominates the northern reaches of this coastal plain landscape, winding through a complex system of wetlands including Conoho Swamp and various prongs like Highland Prong. The river’s course is punctuated by Purchase Islands and Huff Island, with Wards Bridge providing a key crossing point near the industrial outskirts of Plymouth. This area serves as a transition from the riverine bottomlands to the agricultural and residential uplands to the south.

Small rural settlements and residential developments are scattered throughout, including Dardens, Ren, and Balgrey Ests. The presence of the Plymouth Municipal Airport and a network of named rural routes like Old US Hwy 64 and Poplar Chapel Church Rd illustrate the modern infrastructure supporting these communities. Numerous creeks, such as Welch Creek and Knotts Creek, drain the interior, reflecting the intricate drainage patterns essential to the local geography.