1980 Map of Richlands

About this map

Richlands and its surrounding agricultural landscape are documented here during a period of steady growth across the Onslow, Duplin, and Jones county lines. The town serves as a central hub, connected to smaller communities like Huffmantown, Jarmantown, and Petersburg by a network of rural roads. The area's social fabric is anchored by numerous spiritual and educational landmarks, including Sandhill Baptist Church, Union Chapel, and the Potters Hill Sch. The geography is defined by a dense system of waterways that drain into the New River, such as Back Swamp and Southwest Creek. A notable concentration of community centers like Quinns Store and Gregory Crossroads reflects a settlement pattern common in eastern North Carolina, where crossroads served as vital gathering points for the rural population. Significant natural features like Catherine Lake and Floyd Lake break up the wooded terrain and swampy lowlands of the Cedar Fork area.