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1948 Map of Richlands

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Richlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Richlands serves as the focal point of this coastal plain survey, situated where Highway 24 and Highway 258 intersect. The surrounding countryside in Onslow, Duplin, and Jones counties is defined by a complex network of wetlands and small agricultural settlements. To the north, the curiously named Hell Pocosin and Purgatory Pocosin illustrate the difficult, boggy terrain that historically limited large-scale development.

Smaller communities like Potters Hill, Huffmantown, and Jarmantown are scattered throughout, often centered around local institutions such as the Potters Hill Sch or Sandhill Baptist Ch. The geography is further shaped by the winding paths of Limestone Swamp and the New River, which drained the land before modern drainage projects fully altered the landscape. This map preserves the locations of numerous rural landmarks, including Springfield Sch and Bethany Chapel, providing a clear view of the region's mid-century social and physical infrastructure.