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1981 Map of Quitsna

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Quitsna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Roanoke River dominates the central landscape of this 1981 survey, carving dramatic oxbows like Conine Bend and Frying Pan Bend along the border of Bertie and Martin counties. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands and complex hydrology, including the expansive Roquist Pocosin and numerous drainages like Choowatic Creek and Greek Swamp. This riverine environment supported a network of historical access points, including Coniott Landing and Quitsna Landing.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated in small settlements such as Quitsna, Grabtown, and Indian Woods. Genealogists may find value in the specific locations of several rural congregations, such as Indian Woods Ch, St Francis Ch, and Macedonia Ch, along with numerous unnamed cemeteries scattered near the road network. The map provides a precise view of the region before significant modern development, preserving the footprints of these coastal plain communities.