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2022 Map of Point Caswell

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Point Caswell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Black River winds through the lowlands of Pender and Bladen counties, shaping a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and numerous coves. Small riverfront communities like Point Caswell and Still Bluff anchor the area, connected by local routes such as Point Caswell Rd and Canetuck Rd. The terrain is marked by distinct bluffs, including Nelson Bluff and Hunts Bluff, which rise above the surrounding Cape Fear Lowlands.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named burial sites scattered across the flats, from Larkins Cem and Colvins Cem in the north to Long Bluff Cem and Dew Cem further south. The hydrography is particularly complex, featuring a network of named water bodies like Colly Creek, Buckle Swamp Creek, and the Lyon Swamp Canal, illustrating the historical reliance on these waterways for drainage and transport through the river basins.