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2013 Map of Roper South

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Roper South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The settlement of Roper serves as the gateway to a landscape defined by an extensive drainage network in Washington County. In this coastal plain region, water management is evident through numerous engineered features such as Main Canal, Lewis Canal, and Canal B. These waterways segment the land south of Long Ridge, creating a distinct grid-like pattern across the terrain.

The southeastern corner of the map is dominated by the shoreline of Phelps Lake, where Shore Dr provides access to the water's edge. Historical transport patterns are preserved in the naming of Railroad Bed Rd, suggesting the route of former rail infrastructure that once moved goods through this agricultural and timber-rich area. Local landmarks like Kendrick Cr and Gourd Neck Rd further anchor the geography of this rural North Carolina community.