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2016 Map of Rennert

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rennert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Big Marsh Swamp and Tenmile Swamp dominate the low-lying drainage patterns of Robeson County, defining the agricultural and residential layout of this North Carolina landscape. Small rural communities like Rennert and Rex are connected by a network of local roads such as Rennert Rd and Shannon Rd, which navigate around expansive basins labeled as The Desert, Great Desert, and Blue Desert. These names suggest a historical character of the terrain that contrasts with the surrounding wetlands and bays like Panther Bay and Sewell Bay.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land, as evidenced by numerous small burial grounds including McKinsey Cem, Collins Cem, and Wellington Cem. The map illustrates a transition toward the larger settlement of St. Pauls to the northeast, while the western edge is anchored by Shannon. The presence of numerous branches and swamps, such as Redden Br and Little Tenmile Swamp, illustrates the complex hydrography that has shaped local property lines and travel routes for generations.