2016 Map of Ransomville

About this map

Woodstock Savanna and the low-lying wetlands of eastern Beaufort County define this coastal landscape along the north shore of the Pamlico River. The map details a transition from the agricultural interior, centered around hubs like Sidney Crossroads and Ransomville, to the intricate shoreline of the Gaylord Bay and Masons Harbor. Small waterfront residential communities and landings, including Island View Shores, Rest Haven, and Pine Crest, dot the southern coast, reflecting a longstanding reliance on the river. The northeastern portion of the sheet shows the dispersed settlements of Winsteadville and Burbage Crossroads, where drainage features like Old Mill Cr and Jack Cr carve through the flat coastal plain. Genealogists and local historians can trace the network of rural roads, such as Yeatesville Rd and Schoolhouse Rd, that connect these hamlets to the prominent points and necks extending into the brackish waters.