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2010 Map of Richlands

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Richlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The New River meanders through Onslow County, shaping the settlement patterns of this coastal plain landscape. At the center of the survey lies the town of Richlands, a hub where state routes 24 and 258 converge. The surrounding area is dotted with small communities including Huffmantown, Ervintown, and Petersburg, connected by a network of rural roads such as Huffmantown Rd and Comfort Rd. To the north, the geography is defined by the evocative Hell Pocosin and the uniquely named Hell and Purgatory Airport.

Land use is a mix of agricultural fields and wetland systems, with several named tributaries like Mill Swamp, Squires Run, and Jenkins Swamp draining into the river. Historical infrastructure like the Comfort Lookout Tower and named crossroads like Gregory Forks offer specific points of interest for those studying the evolution of this North Carolina region. The road network, featuring names like Koonce Fork Rd and Banks Bridge Rd, reflects local family histories and early travel routes through the swampy terrain.