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1997 Map of Ransomville

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Ransomville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Pamlico River frontage and intricate marshlands define this coastal landscape on the northern shore of the estuary. The area shows a transition from the dense, wet terrain of Jackson Swamp in the west to the more open Woodstock Savanna further east. Small inland settlements like Ransomville and Winsteadville are connected by rural routes such as Woodstock Road and Wheat Patch Road, reflecting a pattern of historic timber and agricultural land use.

Along the water's edge, numerous points and guts carve into the shoreline, including St Clair Pt and Gaylord Bay. Local heritage is anchored by several country churches, including Holly Grove Ch and North Creek Ch, which served the scattered communities and landings. The map captures various landings and crossroads like Sidney Crossroads and Sandy Landing, documenting the geography of Beaufort County shortly before the turn of the twenty-first century.