1980 Map of Point Caswell

About this map

Black River and Cape Fear River define the hydraulic character of this 1980 color infrared orthophotoquad, which reveals the dense forested wetlands and agricultural clearings of Pender County. The settlement at Point Caswell sits near the river's edge, reflecting its history as a river-dependent community. The orthophoto format provides a clear view of land-use patterns during the early 1980s, showing the exact boundaries of fields and timber tracts near Long View and the swampy bottomlands of Buckle Swamp. Waterways like Colly Creek and Lyon Creek snake through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage systems that have historically dictated where residents could build at Still Bluff and Rooks.