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2019 Map of Rocky Point

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Rocky Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Burgaw Savannah and a complex network of coastal plains drainage define this Pender County landscape. The settlement of Rocky Point serves as a central hub, where the intersection of modern transit corridors meets older rural routes like Porters Lane Rd. To the north and west, smaller communities such as Little Kelly and Bells Crossroads are situated among the intricate tributaries of Rileys Cr and Morgans Cr.

Family history is preserved at sites like Rileys Creek Cem and Hocutt Cem near Ashton, documenting the generations who settled this region near the New Hanover County line. The map highlights the transition from the distinct wetlands of Turkey Creek to the clustered settlements of St. Helena and Twin Oak, illustrating how the local geography of creeks and savannahs has shaped the development of transport and residence in this part of North Carolina.