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2013 Map of Point Caswell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Black River winds through the heart of this landscape, defining a network of river-access settlements and landings that speak to a long history of waterborne travel in Pender County. Along its banks, places like Point Caswell and Long Bluff Landing serve as focal points for the surrounding swampy terrain. The presence of numerous small landings, including Sparkleberry Landing, Pridgens Landing, and Loebs Landing, suggests a community deeply integrated with the river's path.

Further inland, the terrain is shaped by an intricate system of drainages and man-made waterways, such as the Lyon Swamp Canal and White Oak Canal. These features, along with names like Still Bluff and Nelson Bluff, reveal a landscape where subtle elevation changes and water management were critical. Roads like Bethel Church Rd and Canetuck Rd weave between the basins of Colly Cr and Buckle Swamp Cr, connecting isolated settlements in this riverine environment.